| Clue | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Devious chat maiden contrived | The Times Quick Cryptic | 14 Oct 2026 |
| Prepared for breeding outside China as planned (10) | ||
| Became readily apparent | ||
| Schemed and defeated besieged Asian nation | ||
| Joined with friend inside and plotted | The Telegraph Cryptic | 07 Feb 2019 |