| Clue | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Gained through toil and difficulty | The Times Concise | 19 Sep 2022 |
| Achieved through great effort | The Times Concise | 18 Aug 2022 |
| Gained with difficulty | The Times Concise | 26 Apr 2021 |
| Solid week working? Not easily achieved | ||
| Solid week working? Not easily achieved | ||
| Firm currently in recession secured by industry |