| Clue | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Red state operative | Newsday | 23 May 2020 |
| Antagonist in many le Carré novels | LA Times Daily | 24 Apr 2019 |
| Antagonist in many le Carré novels | The Washington Post | 24 Apr 2019 |
| Antagonist in many le Carré novels | ||
| Putin, circa 1985 | Newsday | 28 Sep 2018 |
| Putin's first job after college | ||
| Red menace | ||
| Le Carre antagonist |