| Clue | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Recoiled, shrank back (8) | ||
| Half flew, then crept forward as one reacted to pain (8) | ||
| Reacted to a sudden noise, say | New York Times | 01 Sep 2024 |
| Drew back, as with fear or pain (8) | ||
| Drew back bolted clamps a short distance | The Telegraph Toughie | 18 May 2023 |
| Shrank back | Newsday | 20 Jan 2019 |
| Drew back, having dashed across island | The Times Cryptic | 19 Aug 2016 |
| Drew back, having dashed across island | ||
| Shrank in fear | ||
| Shrank in fear |