| Clue | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Smiths vocalist whose solo hits include Suedehead | ||
| Artist known as the Pope of Mope | The New Yorker | 31 Dec 2018 |
| Singer absolutely rebuffed by textile designer | ||
| Lead singer of the Smiths | The Chronicle of Higher Education | 10 Mar 2017 |
| Lead singer of the Smiths | ||
| "How Soon Is Now?" singer |