| Clue | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Taking prisoner (9) | Mirror Classic | 25 Jun 2025 |
| Landing Wagner cycle? Act up badly beforehand (9) | ||
| You're taking prisoners and I'm put out by caring for them | ||
| You call the Captain we're taking prisoners | ||
| Put out by racing and taking a prize? | ||
| Securing better British code-breaker | ||
| Getting hold of top mathematician | The Telegraph Cryptic | 26 Mar 2020 |
| Portraying very well | Newsday | 18 Nov 2017 |
| Top scientist taking over | ||
| Accurately describing international mathematician |