| Clue | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Wiser; shrewder (7) | ||
| Orphan girl in musical, dressed by king, is smarter | The Telegraph Cryptic | 27 Sep 2023 |
| More subtle control upped following stir | The Guardian Cryptic | 08 Dec 2021 |
| More subtle control upped following stir | ||
| More skilful narrative's opening in Racine novel | ||
| Comparatively cautious | Newsday | 25 Feb 2018 |
| More crafty | ||
| More shrewd | ||
| More shrewd | ||
| More astute | ||
| More cautious: Scot. |