| Clue | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Second-rate artiste carrying more weight on thigh | The Times Cryptic | 02 Jan 2026 |
| Mediocre performer wanting praise, forgetting line after overacting | The Guardian Cryptic | 13 Jan 2023 |
| Meat with less lean is a dramatic failure? | ||
| Third-rate artiste overacting when given more stout | The Telegraph Toughie | 25 Nov 2016 |