| Clue | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Batty at heart to protect trees initially | The Times Cryptic | 14 Jun 2023 |
| Initially | The Times Concise | 21 Feb 2022 |
| Originally a way to contain disagreement arising | ||
| Trees in a thicket cleared initially | ||
| A way to snort crack up before anything else | ||
| Start if planned in the early stages | ||
| Area dry around trees initially | ||
| Trees in middle of Seattle to start with |