| Clue | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Plotted and tricked, trapping four (8) | ||
| Engaged in intrigue | Wall Street Journal | 11 Dec 2021 |
| Schemed | LA Times Daily | 12 Feb 2018 |
| Schemed | The Washington Post | 12 Feb 2018 |
| Schemed | ||
| Cooperated secretly | ||
| Plotted | ||
| Were in cahoots | ||
| Acted craftily | ||
| Machinated |