| Clue | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Plunging under water | ||
| Soaking | Puzzler Backwords | 15 Apr 2025 |
| Steering clear of Aylesbury perhaps in onset of gridlock | The Telegraph Cryptic | 23 Jan 2025 |
| Bending down to avoid a blow | ||
| Avoiding going under (7) | ||
| Taking cover | Puzzler Backwords | 01 Nov 2024 |
| Punishment for offenders isn't good luck unfortunately (7,5) | ||
| (and 5 Across) Punishment for offenders isn't good luck unfortunately (7,5) | ||
| Avoiding a wetting (7) | ||
| Avoiding a dousing in the water (7) | ||
| Crouching quickly | ||
| Avoiding spitballs, say |