| Clue | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Mock exultantly (4,4) | ||
| Boast rudely about | Newsday | 14 Dec 2017 |
| Display excessive pride in key line that's completed | Irish Times Crosaire | 10 Apr 2017 |
| Immodestly glory in | ||
| "... and use later in brilliant research papers, giving me something to ___!" |