| Clue | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Getting free delighted fish in dark twisted net | The Times Cryptic | 20 Feb 2025 |
| Freeing of gentleman, it ends badly (15) | ||
| Type of puzzle, e.g. human knot | ||
| Release from complicated relationship — gentleman ends it with difficulty | ||
| Transported fish in dark, with net requiring this? | The Telegraph Toughie | 11 Nov 2015 |
| Extrication | ||
| Loosening. |