| Clue | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Render unconscious before an operation (12) | ||
| Make insensible to pain (12) | ||
| See a hesitant drunk get knocked out | The Times Cryptic | 19 Oct 2022 |
| Ena hesitates, quivering, ready for op? | ||
| One hesitates to revive English leader after knockout |