| Clue | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Pit-face workers (4,6) | ||
| Cornmeal is cooked for underground workers (10) | The Guardian Quick | 23 Nov 2024 |
| Cornmeal is cooked for underground workers (10) | The Guardian Quick Cryptic | 23 Nov 2024 |
| Underground employees | Newsday | 12 May 2019 |
| They get their picks in dark matter | ||
| Diggers for anthracite | ||
| "___ Daughter," film re 36 Down |