| Clue | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Bench-sitters shift buttocks (10) | The Guardian Cryptic | 20 Aug 2025 |
| Switches back and forth (10) | ||
| Takes turns | Mirror Classic | 28 Jun 2024 |
| Understudies with scheduled appearances | Universal | 24 Jan 2022 |
| Acts in sequence – talents are wasted | ||
| Subs | ||
| Disappointed Olympic team members, maybe | ||
| Certain jurors | ||
| Certain delegates. | ||
| Seconds at political convention. |