Related Clues:

• Makings of a coup
• Stove feature
• Conspirator's creation
• Schemer's creation
• It might have a twist
• Book basis
• It might consist of a 19-Across
• Gain through trickery
• Whodunit component
• Central story line
• Movie's story line
• It might thicken
• It usually thickens
• Coup start
• Underhanded plan