CCCWC September competition voters’ comments on Clue no. 29

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

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Comments on the clue

1.	"Without" a clear omission indicator. Even accepting the "outside" version, I think one would need the LE together to justify the clue
2.	L is too indirect an indicator for sinister