The Crossword Centre Clue-Writing Competition

CCCWC October competition voters’ comments
 
Clue no. 10: Breathless hush here – Colonel’s first to come to grief?

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

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Comments on the clue
1.Why the interrogation ?
2.A little too obscure for me.