| Clue | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Scheming to produce a culling act (11) | ||
| Working out (figures) (11) | ||
| Machiavellian maths (11) | ||
| Selfishly scheming (11) | ||
| Like a cold, ruthless villain | LA Times Daily | 24 Mar 2023 |
| Cunning and ruthless | The Guardian Quick | 26 Sep 2022 |
| Devious computing | The Telegraph Cryptic | 22 May 2020 |