| Clue | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Unexpected developments in a story | ||
| Shocking turns of events | Universal | 26 May 2024 |
| Thriller elements | Universal | 14 Feb 2022 |
| Literary devices in mysteries, and what the first four letters of 17-, 26-, and 43-Across are | ||
| Thickening agents? | ||
| O. Henry specialty |