| Clue | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Bear: "Doe? Stag? Any deer got your ears on?" Deer: "__." | LA Times Daily | 17 Aug 2023 |
| Try to gain favor through flattery | Eugene Sheffer | 24 Feb 2020 |
| Lavish praise upon | New York Times | 08 Apr 2019 |
| Lavish praise upon | ||
| Try to gain favor by flattery |