| Clue | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Gains advantageous position (4,5) | The Guardian Quick | 02 Nov 2026 |
| Advances from Gateshead falteringly | ||
| Climbs the ladder, so to speak | ||
| Succeeds in business | Universal | 01 May 2020 |
| Succeeds | Wall Street Journal | 17 Feb 2015 |
| Succeeds | ||
| Succeeds | ||
| Advances |