The Crossword Centre Clue-Writing Competition

CCCWC March competition voters’ comments
 
Clue no. 43: Semi-heroical king (Uther's first-born) managed to find his sword

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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.Not sure what "semi-heroical" means. "Uther's first-born" for UB is unorthodox, but why not?
2.Don't much like indirect anagrams, otherwise a pretty neat clue