| Clue | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|
| They shred old clothing to make sexy Gothic pieces | ||
| Romances by Shakespeare, originally including moving period piece mostly involving Romeo | The Guardian Cryptic | 16 Feb 2024 |
| Risqué romances | The Times Concise | 07 Jan 2024 |
| Books from Italy pinched by new copper's bride | The Telegraph Cryptic | 20 Jul 2016 |
| Racy books named after a Victorian garment |