The Crossword Centre Clue-Writing Competition

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Clue no. 39: Timid person sending back portion from inferior cheese, renewing her image ultimately beat a retreat

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A clue to MOUSETRAP / HERMITAGE (Right & Left).
2 comments refer to this clue (from 2 competitors, 0 others)

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Comments on the clue
1.Wouldn't 'of' have been a better link?
2.I don't think that 'wordplay from definition' is correct.