| Clue | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Hesitate from becoming Spooner's bold hack (4,4) | ||
| Check antique book's introduction penned by journalist (4,4) | ||
| To restrain (4,4) | ||
| Room in ship has second delay (4,4) | ||
| Restrain brash journo, so Spooner says | The Telegraph Toughie | 03 Jan 2025 |
| Restrain | Eugene Sheffer | 28 Oct 2024 |
| Hesitate to show signs of lumbago | ||
| Be reticent - a sufferer from sciatica will! (4,4) | ||
| Reserve to grab a defender (4,4) | ||
| Delay, hinder (4,4) |