| Clue | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Author whose first published novel was Under the Net (1954), about a struggling young writer | The Times Specialist Sunday | 16 Jan 2022 |
| 2 holding up flag for novelist | ||
| ____ won the 1978 Booker prize for The Sea, The Sea | The Times Specialist Sunday | 28 Mar 2021 |
| European nationals claiming officer beat retired author | ||
| Philosopher of language chewing over fish with booze |