| Clue | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Extending from column into line, as might Pole in expiring (9) | ||
| Dying to hold Pole like this when strategically placing men (9) | ||
| Unfolding, opening out (9) | ||
| Sending troops to battle (9) | ||
| Sending into battle | Thomas Joseph | 08 Jan 2022 |
| Positioning defender extremely wide, working to win ball | ||
| Distributing strategically | Irish Times Simplex | 08 Aug 2017 |
| Placing, as troops. |