CCCWC September competition voters’ comments on Clue no. 43

A clue to LION-HEART.
3 comments refer to this clue (from 3 competitors, 0 others)

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Comments on the clue

1.	I don't think a word can overthrow itself, even metaphorically
2.	Nice try but the (& lit.) def. is too imprecise for me; needed at least a question-mark.
3.	The definition is rather tortuous and 'overthrowing' seems awkward as an anagram indicator.