The Crossword Centre Clue-Writing Competition

CCCWC July competition voters’ comments
 
Clue no. 6: Bound to declare with Don's opening lost after rare dismissal

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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.Having such convoluted instructions for letters that don't appear in the solution is tough on the solver.
2.Wordplay implies a missing 'D', rare doesn't conventionally indicate 'r'.