The Crossword Centre Clue-Writing Competition

CCCWC March competition voters’ comments
 
Clue no. 20: Famous steel cross pinched by incurable criminal (name withheld)

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A clue to EXCALIBUR.
2 comments refer to this clue (from 2 competitors, 0 others)

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Comments on the clue
1.Very nice anagram, the last two words are a little forced
2.Does a good job of swapping the N for an X to get achieve the anagram. "Famous steel" is a weak definition though.