| Clue | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Big shot performer? | New York Times | 22 Feb 2025 |
| Circus performer who's immediately fired? (5,10) | ||
| Performer propelled at high speed | Newsday | 25 Jan 2021 |
| Risky aerial act | LA Times Daily | 07 Nov 2020 |
| Risky aerial act | The Washington Post | 07 Nov 2020 |
| ''Shot out'' circus performer | Newsday | 26 Feb 2019 |
| Airborne circus performer | USA Today | 07 Apr 2018 |
| One ejected at a circus | The Washington Post | 12 Feb 2017 |
| Performer who's fired up | ||
| Circus performer #2 | ||
| Circus attraction | ||
| Circus traveler? | ||
| Answer to the riddle | ||
| Something fired | ||
| Flier without wings? | ||
| 17-Across act | ||
| 17-Across act | ||
| Circus performer | ||
| Third-ring performer |