| Clue | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Vilifier here again, half-heartedly sour | ||
| One attacks the reputation of another | Irish Times Simplex | 02 Jul 2019 |
| Vicious gossip's molar? | ||
| Grumbler who doesn't manage with an incisive type? | ||
| Spiteful person's nasty brickbat about European leader | The Times Cryptic | 27 Jan 2016 |
| Scurrilous critic |