Related Clues:
- Didn’t seek
- Cryptic from some clever expert, being extremely selective
- Wasn’t a seeker
- Prepared for a surprise party, in a way
- Didn't make public for a while
- With 34-, 36- and 37-Across, ulterior motive ... or a hint to the word concealed in each starred clue's answer
- Went to ground
- Stashed in a secret place
- Private about to enter camp
- Hidden camp housing soldiers
- 'Shh! It's a ___!'
- Suppressed, as a story
- Clandestine group will admit soldiers
- Got ready for a surprise party
- Confidential, private