| Clue | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1964 novel by Christopher Isherwood (1,6,3) | Mirror Quiz | 21 Aug 2025 |
| A poor innings by chap lacking a partner | The Guardian Cryptic | 25 Apr 2023 |
| 2009 film starring Colin Firth, based on a Christopher Isherwood novel about a gay academic | The Times Specialist Sunday | 18 Feb 2018 |
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