| Clue | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Declares free from guilt (8) | ||
| Clears of wrongdoing | Wall Street Journal | 16 Nov 2021 |
| Saves lob shot and clears completely | ||
| Pardons sailor who answers | ||
| Frees from blame | Universal | 06 Oct 2019 |
| Saves lob shot and clears completely | ||
| Sailor works out excuses | ||
| Frees from blame | ||
| Excuses or pardons | The Telegraph Quick | 16 Sep 2018 |
| Saves lob shot and clears | ||
| Frees sailors and loves to go hither and thither | ||
| Exculpates | ||
| Remits, as sins |