| Clue | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Open declarations | ||
| Open declarations of war primarily embodied by firing a salvo | ||
| Professions | LA Times Daily | 17 Dec 2016 |
| Opening letter then similar letters, we hear, and statements | The Times Cryptic | 07 Jan 2016 |
| Assertions | Premier Sunday | 24 May 2015 |
| Assertions | ||
| Open affirmations | ||
| Promises | ||
| Firm stances | ||
| Open affirmations | ||
| Acknowledgements | ||
| Admissions | ||
| Frank admissions | ||
| Declarations. |