| Clue | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Those who author something for others (12) | ||
| The worst rigs collapse with surrogate authors (12) | ||
| Authors' secret collaborators | Commuter | 07 Sep 2024 |
| Mystery authors? | ||
| Spirited authors? | ||
| Uncredited authors | USA Today | 16 Jan 2021 |
| Helps for autobiographers | ||
| Silent partners of a sort | ||
| Literary stand-ins |