The Crossword Centre Clue-Writing Competition

CCCWC June competition voters’ comments
 
Clue no. 59: Victorious admiral destroyed French salt (no great man) in pincer movement

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A clue to NELSON / PRINCE (Right & Left).
6 comments refer to this clue (from 6 competitors, 0 others)

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Comments on the clue
1.indirect anagram of 'sel non' is unfair to the solver
2.I'm not keen on indirect anagrams, whether involving elementary French or not.
3.Having to translate the fodder into French is too indirect for my taste
4.an indirect anagram using French words? Doubt I'd even think of that
5.no to indirect anagram; no to movement as anagram indicator
6.An indirect anagram is a bit much in a double clue