| Clue | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Reduce differences between groups, and a hint to today's theme | Wall Street Journal | 09 Feb 2026 |
| Approach (5,3,3) | Puzzler | 22 Oct 2025 |
| Make up the deficiency with a denture perhaps | ||
| Reduce distance | Puzzler Backwords | 21 Jan 2025 |
| Reduce distance | Puzzler Backwords | 07 Nov 2023 |
| Avoid leaving a hole |