| Clue | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Small Houyhnhnm, one hiding actual intentions? (8-5) | ||
| Candidate put forward for tactical purposes | ||
| Trial candidate | The Telegraph Quick | 29 Apr 2016 |
| Something used to conceal plans | ||
| Deceptive candidate | ||
| Faux candidate | ||
| Deceptive candicate | ||
| Pretext | ||
| Candidate of a sort. |