| Clue | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Attack by dog on absent defender? (4-6) | ||
| Attack on defender in absence the referee wouldn't stand for (4-6) | ||
| Gossip takes part in promotion | The Telegraph Cryptic | 29 Dec 2023 |
| Gossip takes part in promotion (10) | ||
| Little in the way of support for such spiteful talk! | ||
| Nasty office gossip | Wall Street Journal | 07 Dec 2019 |
| Saying mean things, at the wrestling match? | Universal | 25 Mar 2016 |