| Clue | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Most mild or tender (8) | ||
| Least rough | ||
| Most tame | Eugene Sheffer | 25 Apr 2024 |
| Least harsh | Family Time | 07 Feb 2022 |
| Most tame | Eugene Sheffer | 06 Jun 2017 |
| Most considerate, giving information before learner enters exam | The Times Cryptic | 28 Mar 2017 |
| Most tame | Newsday | 28 Feb 2017 |
| Least harsh | ||
| Least violent | ||
| Least violent | ||
| Most clement | ||
| Most tractable | ||
| Most lamblike |