| Clue | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Playing possum protects soldiers and commanders | ||
| Powerful leaders (8) | ||
| Mess-up or problem for those in overall charge | Irish Times Crosaire | 17 Dec 2021 |
| Those in charge (informal) | The Sun Two Speed | 13 Aug 2019 |
| Poseurs milled around male leaders | The Sun Two Speed | 13 Aug 2019 |
| Duck used in sauces for Far Eastern leaders | The Telegraph Toughie | 04 Mar 2016 |