| Clue | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Reacted to a gag, perhaps | The Telegraph Cross Atlantic | 04 Sep 2026 |
| Praised for having lobbed really hard (7,2) | ||
| Had a breakdown reported in glowing terms (7,2) | ||
| Went "HAHAHA!" | USA Today | 08 Sep 2024 |
| Failed suddenly (7,2) | ||
| Went to pieces when praised (7,2) | ||
| Broken down, oddly enough! (7,2) | ||
| Started laughing (7,2) | ||
| Broke down, oddly enough! (7,2) | ||
| Laughed out loud | Thomas Joseph | 15 Jan 2018 |
| Laughed hysterically | ||
| Lauded as first-rate. | ||
| Broke down. |