| Clue | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Absentmindedness (11) | Puzzler | 29 Apr 2025 |
| Heedlessness | The Telegraph Cross Atlantic | 03 Feb 2025 |
| Neglect to put a square in design (11) | ||
| Inner tension said to signify lack of focus (11) | ||
| Daydreaming concealed nervousness, so to speak | ||
| Internal strain some might say brings carelessness | ||
| Inane tot in front of teacher, in trouble for not listening |