CCCWC September competition voters’ comments on Clue no. 1

A clue to CLANDESTINE.
4 comments refer to this clue (from 4 competitors, 0 others)

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Comments on the clue

1.	one of the Germans switched is an indirect anagram.
2.	The definition seems inaccurate; surface reading sound and each part of wordplay is accurate but too many words overall for my liking.
3.	Isn't EIN* an indirect anagram?
4.	indirect anagram; surface reading a little unlikely