| Clue | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Truculent sort | Wall Street Journal | 19 Mar 2025 |
| Rebel put off fencing one (6) | ||
| One challenges you to give in, taking on Observer, say | The Guardian Cryptic | 28 Dec 2022 |
| Obstinate sort | New York Times | 27 Dec 2020 |
| . Put off touring island, one that is challenging | ||
| Challenger is put off, the ego being squashed | The Telegraph Toughie | 02 May 2018 |
| Anti body? | ||
| Resister | ||
| Rule breaker | ||
| Rebellious sort | ||
| One who resists | ||
| Resister | ||
| Challenger. |