I never send the clue-writing answer-grids in, personally,
Andy, having gone into a lasting huff about them years ago!
I once submitted such a clue, which was virtually word-for-word identical to the one offered by a prolific earlier prize-winner. We'd used the same approach, the same anagram, the same literary reference and whatever. If
I'd been judging, I'd have thought in the circumstances: "Let's give the dosh to somebody new for a change!" But that's not what happened...
he got it again!
B@s*~+^s!
Actually, his clues are invariably superb, so my response was pure sour grapes, but what can you do with a grievance other than nurse it, eh? Good luck with your clue, though.