| Clue | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|
| An admired sport? (4,5) | ||
| He doesn't complain if he gets a beating | ||
| Excellent, exchanging roles in sport (4,5) | ||
| Someone gracious in defeat (4,5) | ||
| A poor keeper, but a sport? (4,5) | ||
| Gold ore so useless, one happy with silver? (4,5) | ||
| Gold ore so useless, one happy with silver? | The Guardian Cryptic | 26 Dec 2023 |
| One who accepts defeat gracefully | New York Times | 24 Jul 2023 |
| One taking defeat graciously |