The Crossword Centre Clue-Writing Competition

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Clue no. 17: ILL AT NEWS SOMEHOW AROUND A NOVEL BY DICKENS

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A clue to EATANSWILL.
2 comments refer to this clue (from 2 competitors, 0 others)

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Comments on the clue
1.The capitals are unnecessary, and the surface doesn't make much sense
2.Eatanswill is not the name of the novel