| Clue | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Writer of Lady In Red ultimately inspired by pop duo (7) | The Guardian Cryptic | 12 Mar 2025 |
| John -, author of novels Chocky and The Day of the Triffids | Mirror Quiz | 24 Dec 2024 |
| Author of The Day of the Triffids (7) | ||
| ___ Lewis, novelist and painter, leader of the Vorticist movement (7) | ||
| John, author of The Day of the Triffids (7) | ||
| Novelist John ____ sometimes wrote as Lucas Parkes | The Times Specialist Sunday | 27 May 2018 |