| Clue | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Pressing necessity | ||
| English team replacing head of operation in urgent situation | The Telegraph Toughie | 23 May 2023 |
| Need to leave almost leaderless business | The Times Cryptic | 23 Aug 2022 |
| English team replacing head of business in crisis | ||
| Sudden unforeseen need | Irish Times Simplex | 27 Apr 2020 |
| Led away from exceedingly awkward pressing need | ||
| Urgent need | Newsday | 05 May 2019 |
| English team needing authority, but not a crisis | ||
| Urgent need | The Times Concise | 21 Feb 2018 |
| Urgent predicament | ||
| Situation demanding prompt action |