| Clue | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|
| *Taken by surprise, in a way (... letters 8-6) | Universal | 02 Apr 2025 |
| . Arrested while sleeping? (6,7) | ||
| Surprised to be dismissed, being off (6,7) | ||
| Surprised having forty winks | ||
| Taken by surprise, held out? | The Telegraph Cryptic | 16 Nov 2020 |