| Experienced politician ends stalemate, artfully crushing resistance (5,9) |
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| Influential and respected person (5,9) |
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| Experienced, respected politician (5,9) |
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| Revered figure, say, among trees with staff |
The Times Cryptic |
26 Jan 2024 |
| Sage bush communicates with King perhaps |
The Telegraph Cryptic |
17 Feb 2023 |
| Respected figure |
New York Times |
26 Dec 2020 |
| Eminent senior member |
Premier Sunday |
11 Mar 2018 |
| Former president, perhaps |
USA Today |
20 Dec 2016 |
| Presbyter announces staff member with gravitas |
The Times Cryptic |
23 Feb 2016 |
| Former president, perhaps |
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| Revered MP deviously ends stalemate involving Queen |
The Times Cryptic |
01 Sep 2015 |
| Revolutionary leaders test bishop, say, as political adviser |
The Telegraph Cryptic |
12 Jul 2015 |
| Prominent and experienced government official |
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| Doyen, perhaps |
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| Venerable public servant |
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| Winston Churchill, e.g. |
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| Influential person |
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| Seasoned government advisor |
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| Influential official |
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| Venerable public servant |
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