| Clue | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Perplexed when bellicose extremists confront playwright and socialist | ||
| Baffled, confounded (10) | ||
| Perplexed American playwright needing surprise ultimately in plot | The Times Cryptic | 08 Aug 2024 |
| Surprised Oscar, about to get into bed | ||
| Completely confused | Newsday | 13 Mar 2017 |
| Perplexed |