| Clue | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Venial | Puzzler Backwords | 18 Aug 2025 |
| Easily excused or pardoned | ||
| Five tangling with Balrog such as may be let go | ||
| In favour of US soldier getting very fit — it's easily excused | ||
| Possible to excuse lover if bag is repaired | The Telegraph Cryptic | 14 May 2018 |