The Crossword Centre Clue-Writing Competition

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Clue no. 4: American patience wears thin unfortunately, when missing Eastern oil supply

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

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Comments on the clue
1.Great surface but anag construction is too complex for me
2.Clue indicates the two anags are consecutive, not mixed together