| Clue | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Slipperiness | ||
| Elusiveness | ||
| Obfuscation, equivocation | ||
| Crafty avoidance of direct answers | The Times Concise | 26 May 2025 |
| Slipperiness of new vases seen around four (11) | ||
| Shiftiness | ||
| Prevarication (11) | Puzzler | 12 Aug 2024 |
| Avoidance of commitment (11) |