I was just about to point that out! There were two identical clues in that crossword, each reading "Author of II Kings". One answer was "Edward Lear" and the other "Henry James". Clearly the answer required was 'ambassadors' in this question, but that referred to the other clue's answer!
Also I think the crossword is actually The Times 23491 and not Times 2. This in itself is not important except that others may be looking for answers and if they searched via
search box they would not be directed to the puzzle they were after.