| Clue | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Castle moat? | New York Times | 24 Mar 2024 |
| Is sound in principle | New York Times | 30 Jan 2024 |
| *Stands up to scrutiny | LA Times Daily | 11 Apr 2023 |
| Seems valid, or what the end of 17-, 23-, 35- or 48-Across does | Universal | 27 May 2022 |
| Stands up to scrutiny | ||
| Stands up to scrutiny | ||
| Makes sense | ||
| Stands up to scrutiny | ||
| Proves tenable | ||
| Makes sense | ||
| Is consistent. |