| Clue | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Optimal routes for those wanting to enter spelling contest (8) | The Guardian Cryptic | 30 Oct 2025 |
| Direct paths | USA Today | 08 Oct 2023 |
| Quick getaways, maybe | New York Times | 14 Aug 2021 |
| Efficient ways to live in advanced years, after retirement | The Telegraph Toughie | 25 Sep 2020 |
| Direct courses | ||
| Direct, straight paths | Family Time | 21 Jan 2018 |
| Direct paths | Universal | 16 Apr 2017 |
| Direct paths | ||
| They're not circuitous | ||
| Direct routes | ||
| They're undeviating | ||
| They're undeviating | ||
| Straight paths | ||
| Direct routes | ||
| Direct routes | ||
| The shortest distances between points | ||
| Goes directly and quickly | ||
| They're not circuitous | ||
| They're not circuitous | ||
| Direct routes | ||
| They don't take turns | ||
| Straight routes | ||
| Direct routes. | ||
| Shortest routes. |