| Clue | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Wackford, character in Nicholas Nickleby (7) | ||
| Dickensian schoolmaster feeling unwell on board | ||
| Wackford --, proprietor of Dotheboys Hall in 'Nicholas Nickleby' | The Telegraph General Knowledge | 02 May 2021 |
| Cruel schoolmaster odd to find aboard ship | ||
| Wackford — (Nicholas Nickleby) | The Times Concise | 14 Dec 2016 |
| Dickensian villain taking rum on board vessel |