| Clue | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Concise statements of a precept or rule, maxims (9) | ||
| Wise words Miss Oprah broadcast (9) | The Guardian Cryptic | 20 Feb 2025 |
| "Better safe than sorry" and "Actions speak louder than words" | LA Times Daily | 17 Jan 2025 |
| Tragic mishaps or expressions (9) | ||
| Gnomologist's output | ||
| Terse truths | ||
| Saws | ||
| Maxims. | ||
| Maxims | ||
| Adages. |