| Clue | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Trials coming in cycles for literary villain (4,5) | ||
| Vicious robber and murderer in Twist (4,5) | ||
| Dickens character whose dog is called Bull’s-eye | The Times Specialist Sunday | 28 Apr 2019 |
| Villain's evil son breaking into vehicles | The Times Cryptic | 25 Apr 2017 |
| Persecutor of 4 Down |