| Clue | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Fairly tough detective trapped in grating | The Times Quick Cryptic | 01 Jul 2026 |
| Somewhat difficult mess engulfing River Police officer | The Telegraph Cryptic | 15 May 2020 |
| Somewhat difficult | Thomas Joseph | 09 Nov 2018 |
| Somewhat challenging | ||
| Not very cushiony | ||
| Not easy |