| Clue | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Lesser apples or eggs | Newsday | 30 Jul 2026 |
| Like low-quality eggs | Premier Sunday | 01 May 2022 |
| Somewhat less than stellar | Newsday | 10 May 2019 |
| Lesser-quality, as milk | Newsday | 11 Apr 2017 |
| Like the darkest maple syrups | ||
| Like the darkest maple syrups |