| Clue | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Describing a law or punishment that is very severe | ||
| Harsh felon, one imprisoned by upstanding king, say (8) | ||
| Unduly harsh | New York Times | 23 Dec 2018 |
| Unduly harsh | ||
| Like Maleficent, at times | USA Today | 08 Jun 2016 |
| Like Maleficent, at times | ||
| Unusually cruel | ||
| Unusually cruel | ||
| Unusually cruel | ||
| Unusually cruel | ||
| Unusually cruel | ||
| Unusually severe | ||
| Unusually severe |