| Clue | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|
| English government of 1653-59 (12) | ||
| State partly controlled by a stronger one | The Guardian Quick | 14 Jan 2022 |
| State controlled by another | The Times Concise | 11 Aug 2020 |
| Satellite state working to create port | ||
| Wretched rotter O. C. interrupting crown? That was it! | ||
| Mother will speak ' this place is under control' | ||
| Make a speech on safeguard for controlled state | The Telegraph Cryptic | 01 Jul 2015 |