The Crossword Centre Clue-Writing Competition

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Clue no. 14: Disused weapon is heard (9)

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

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Comments on the clue
1.Calibre is a property of some weapons, not the weapon itself
2.I don't think calibre = weapon. Apart from that, "is" doesn't seem like the right linkword.
3.Don't see how calibre = weapon.
4.Calibre is not a weapon.