| Clue | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Former partner, short-term, not prepared in advance | ||
| Was for a time only done on the spur of the moment | ||
| Formerly transient, now off the cuff (11) | ||
| Off the cuff, formerly not being intended to last (11) | ||
| Unscripted | The Guardian Quick | 27 Jan 2024 |
| Hastily prepared without brief | The Telegraph Cryptic | 13 Mar 2021 |