| Clue | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Animalistic persona that one might adopt when competing (and a new Merriam-Webster entry of 2023) | ||
| State of elite performance | USA Today | 28 Mar 2023 |
| Aggressive persona assumed in competition | Wall Street Journal | 30 Oct 2019 |
| Aggressive persona assumed in competition | ||
| The most commonly occurring monster? | The Chronicle of Higher Education | 21 Dec 2018 |
| The most commonly occurring monster? | ||
| State while on a tear | Newsday | 12 Nov 2016 |
| State of mind whilst going ballistic |