The Crossword Centre Clue-Writing Competition

CCCWC October competition voters’ comments
 
Clue no. 43: This translator, subverted, became the last conspirator – Brutus perhaps.

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

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Comments on the clue
1.ok if a little convoluted
2.Well-disguised definition (which I didn't know). Feel I may be missing something historical.
3.Nice.
4.Clever comp. anagram but don't like 'became' as an indicator (chosen for the surface, it seems) – should be 'could become'/similar.