| Clue | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|
| English county | Mirror Tea Time | 12 Apr 2024 |
| County in southern England, scene of the Battle of Hastings in 1066 (4,6) | ||
| English county of which Lewes is the county town | The Telegraph General Knowledge | 23 Sep 2019 |
| County whose Wikipedia article currently says “Not to be confused with South Essex” | The Times Specialist Sunday | 04 Nov 2018 |
| Bexhill, Hastings and Uckfield are in this county | The Times Specialist Sunday | 22 Apr 2018 |