| Clue | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Marks on an apple, say | The Telegraph Cross Atlantic | 21 May 2025 |
| With such a minor injury, I sing and rub it in (8) | ||
| superficially damaging | ||
| Grub is in preparation, making it black and blue (8) | ||
| Very rough, as an experience | New York Times | 17 Feb 2024 |
| Emotionally hurtful | ||
| Fruit-packing worry |