| Clue | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Senior officer's colleague is cut off | The Times Quick Cryptic | 04 Jun 2025 |
| Wipe your hands of coast idea, sis (12) | ||
| To detach (oneself) – is a Scots idea (anag) | The Guardian Quick | 08 Dec 2023 |
| To detach (oneself) - is a Scots idea (anag) (12) | ||
| Disconnect, separate | The Times Concise | 20 Nov 2021 |
| Cut off from detective's sidekick | Irish Times Crosaire | 18 May 2021 |
| Separate from partner in the underworld? | ||
| Sever | ||
| Sever ties, as with a group |