The Crossword Centre Clue-Writing Competition

CCCWC November competition voters’ comments
 
Clue no. 15: Groom badly? Quite the opposite in this place of improvement!

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A clue to BRIDEWELL.
3 comments refer to this clue (from 3 competitors, 0 others)

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Comments on the clue
1.I don't think a bride is the 'opposite' of a groom
2.Sound clue, nice idea but surface story not special. PS !mark suggests "This is SO funny!" = avoid, unless a good (cluing) reason.
3.Surely groom is not the opposite of bride? Spinster, possibly. Shame as otherwise a nice idea