The Crossword Centre Clue-Writing Competition

CCCWC Christmas Special competition voters’ comments
 
Clue no. 35: Three Magi, perhaps, in secluded place that holds animals – strange star up above Bethlehem too, ultimately.

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A clue to MOUSETRAP / HERMITAGE (Right & Left).
5 comments refer to this clue (from 5 competitors, 0 others)

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Comments on the clue
1.Rather a wordy compound anagram but the surface reading is convincing.
2.Surface a bit awkward, so doesn't compete with the best magi clues
3.A great effort to incorporate the Christmas theme. Falls a bit short in the def for 'mousetrap'. Selective picking of last letters avoidable
4.Very nice work.
5.nice clue except def. of mousetrap very weak