Related Clues:
- Didn’t seek
- Wasn’t a seeker
- Wall I'd built in which hole found, struck down
- Prepared for a surprise party, in a way
- With 34-, 36- and 37-Across, ulterior motive ... or a hint to the word concealed in each starred clue's answer
- Toppled, as unperched hen did?
- Went to ground
- Stashed in a secret place
- "Stay out of trouble"
- Got ready for a surprise party
- Stuck to the shadows
- Didn't divulge
- Found a spot while a seeker counted
- Ducked, maybe
- Played sardines, perhaps