| Clue | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Never corrupt a neophyte | ||
| Probation: message about it breaking through | ||
| Keen camerlengo eventually nabs corrupt intern at the church | ||
| New brother or sister | New York Times | 23 Jun 2019 |
| New brother or sister | ||
| New member's no pervert | ||
| Period in religious life before final vows are taken | Irish Times Simplex | 02 Nov 2017 |
| Not out to spoil new recruit | The Times Cryptic | 21 Sep 2015 |
| Religious training period | ||
| Beginner | ||
| Beginner; green one. |