I can see that the connection you've given for Shilling applies, but it's not really the *same* connection as for the other 3 members of that group. Otherwise, good grid.

Enjoyed the grid. I too am not convinced by "shilling" and how it works with the others. Being an evil person I think I'd have chucked in Monkhouse and left at least 6 quizzers. (That's because I don't know the shilling red herring, assuming it is one). Thanks CM :-)

Nice grid but agree - shilling doesn't qualify in that group as it has a different relationship to the answer than the other three. Thanks

Yes, agreed, bob '________' isn't the same as bob as a synonym for something else Didn't really give that enough thought.