| Clue | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Defeated very convincingly (9) | ||
| Hit from outfit followed by journalist (9) | ||
| Slapped clothes on journalist (9) | ||
| Beaten journalist weighed down by personal baggage | The Guardian Cryptic | 21 Feb 2024 |
| Belted clothing needed in the middle | The Times Cryptic | 13 Dec 2021 |
| In the habit of being beaten? | ||
| Belted clothing needed in the middle | ||
| Beat badly |