| Clue | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Tough and intense | Commuter | 02 May 2024 |
| Gritty ... and a description of this puzzle, which is also a hint to completing eight answers | LA Times Daily | 29 Jun 2017 |
| Gritty ... and a description of this puzzle, which is also a hint to completing eight answers | The Washington Post | 29 Jun 2017 |
| Gritty ... and a description of this puzzle, which is also a hint to completing eight answers | ||
| Like noir detective novels, typically | New York Times | 26 Nov 2016 |
| Like noir detective novels, typically |