The Crossword Centre Clue-Writing Competition

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Clue no. 28: Retreat rook in the game (losing knight)- moving piece back after shy guy's American gambit

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A clue to MOUSETRAP / HERMITAGE (Right & Left).
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Comments on the clue
1.Good ideas, but 'shy' looks a bit forced in the surface reading.