| Clue | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|
| So sing 'Fever' for a change and they might show some mercy | ||
| Mercy (11) | Puzzler | 13 May 2024 |
| The act of excusing a mistake or offence (11) | ||
| Excusing a mistake (11) | ||
| Act of excusing another for past wrongs | The Times Concise | 16 May 2023 |
| Pardon head succeeding on account of surrender | The Telegraph Toughie | 25 Nov 2020 |
| Pardon woman brought up in smithy north of loch |