Does the phrase "during the cook off of the year" work as an appositive in this sentence?
On Jan 17, during the cook off of the year, a baker discovered that the temperature in the oven used to bake cakes reached -10 degrees Fahrenheit, deviating from the required temperature range.
No. Use a hyphen for cook-off.
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Why does adding a hyphen make it acceptable?