| Clue | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 20th-century Japanese filmmaker who directed 30 films including Seven Samurai (5,8) | ||
| "Ran" director | Thomas Joseph | 14 Jan 2022 |
| 'Stray Dog' director, 1949 | New York Times | 05 Mar 2021 |
| Legendary director of 19, 28, 38, and 46 Across (b. March 23, 1910) |