### Clue: Spy Indian princess rejecting article without thanks (4,4)
### Answer: MATA HARI 
 ### Explanation: Definition: Spy
 "maharani"(an Indian ruling princess) **minus**(rejecting) "an"(article in grammar) **containing**(without) TA(short for thank you/thanks).
Defn: Dutch exotic dancer who was also a spy for Germany during World War I.