| Clue | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Was convinced but left us worried about (4,4) | ||
| Was convinced | ||
| Had no doubts (about) | Eugene Sheffer | 30 Aug 2023 |
| Had no doubt | LA Times Daily | 11 May 2019 |
| Had no doubt | The Washington Post | 11 May 2019 |
| Had no doubt | ||
| Had no doubt | ||
| Was confident: 2 wds. |