| Clue | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|
| More uncompromising, as a drama | The Telegraph Cross Atlantic | 30 Jun 2025 |
| More granular, rougher (8) | ||
| More fearless | Eugene Sheffer | 29 Jun 2021 |
| More coarse, as sandpaper | The Washington Post | 21 Mar 2021 |
| More coarse, as sandpaper | LA Times Daily | 21 Mar 2021 |
| More sandlike | Premier Sunday | 14 Jan 2018 |
| More down to earth | ||
| More abrasive |