| Clue | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Discoloured by blows (7) | ||
| 2020 sports drama film starring Halle Berry as a former UFC fighter | ||
| Wounded slightly | The Washington Post Sunday | 19 Aug 2018 |
| Black-and-blue | ||
| Black-and-blue | ||
| Like mint leaves in some juleps | ||
| Hurt, as one's feelings |