| Clue | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Did or handled something clumsily (7) | ||
| Made unsuccessful attempts(7) | ||
| Groped (7) | ||
| Handled awkwardly (7) | ||
| Cockney claimed he lost blood from thumb and proceeded awkwardly (7) | ||
| Clumsily handled doctor left in awful feud (7) | ||
| Dropped the ball | Eugene Sheffer | 04 Dec 2023 |
| Didn't feel well | The Telegraph Toughie | 26 Jan 2016 |
| Perhaps failed to catch Facebook exchange to bottom left | The Telegraph Toughie | 17 Apr 2015 |
| Made a mess of things |