The Crossword Centre Clue-Writing Competition

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Clue no. 4: Buddhist Lord is after an agreement to ensnare American model – a girl he met, left alone in a monk's quarters.

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A clue to MOUSETRAP / HERMITAGE (Right & Left).
3 comments refer to this clue (from 3 competitors, 0 others)

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Comments on the clue
1.I am not sure 'alone' can be used to subtract the L.
2.Not convinced that 'left alone' leads to deletion of 'l', technically it would require to be left left alone
3.Shouldn't '-L' be 'left left alone'?