| Clue | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Held back in the marsh? (6,4) | ||
| Stuck in a morass of work | ||
| Prevented from making progress in a task or activity (6,4) | ||
| Mired in difficulties | ||
| Unable to progress in the marsh? (6,4) | ||
| Slough has one trapped, progress hampered? | The Guardian Cryptic | 11 Oct 2022 |
| Overcome by Marsh, for example, turning against theologian - it has something to do with possession | Irish Times Crosaire | 15 Dec 2016 |
| Mired | New York Times | 14 Mar 2016 |
| Mired |