| Clue | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Cul-de-sac | The Times Concise | 01 Aug 2023 |
| Cul-de-sac | The Times Concise | 15 Feb 2022 |
| Very close to stalemate | ||
| Demanded changes after Mike leaves cul-de-sac | ||
| Cul-de-sac | The Sun Two Speed | 13 Apr 2020 |
| Obstacle in late finish | The Sun Two Speed | 13 Apr 2020 |
| Late to cover study, you can go no further | ||
| Complete before the last part in which further progress is impossible | ||
| Precise purpose, but no prospect of progress here | ||
| A hideout in semi-wooded cul-de-sac |