The Crossword Centre Clue-Writing Competition

CCCWC July competition voters’ comments
 
Clue no. 37: Pound an ounce for a fine powder?

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A clue to POUNCE.
2 comments refer to this clue (from 2 competitors, 0 others)

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Comments on the clue
1.Isn't "ounce" rather too much of the answer to include in the clue? Is "an" extraneous to the wordplay?
2.'P' isn't really an accepted abbreviation for 'pound' and 'ounce' should be avoided as a keyword.