| Clue | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Refused without government deserter besmirched (10) | ||
| Belittled lair! I rasped (10) | ||
| Not praised, but need it drag out like this? (10) | ||
| Criticised, defamed (10) | ||
| Horrible gent, I dread being given a bad name | ||
| Interrupting performance, sailor with drink turned around and ran down | The Telegraph Toughie | 22 May 2019 |
| After study I will get crushed and belittled | The Telegraph Cryptic | 15 Feb 2019 |
| One irritated by study and run down |