| Clue | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|
| British monarch who reigned less than a year in 1936 | The Washington Post | 30 Jun 2021 |
| British monarch who reigned less than a year in 1936 | LA Times Daily | 30 Jun 2021 |
| He abdicated in 1936 | The Washington Post | 19 Feb 2017 |
| He gave up the British throne so he could marry Wallis Simpson | ||
| Bahamas' wartime governor, previously | ||
| Mrs. Simpson's love | ||
| Quitter of 1936 | ||
| Headliner of 1936. |