| Clue | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Birds in dad's barn moved a few at a time | ||
| By small, scattered or sporadic amounts (2,5,3,5) | ||
| Poor bird's innards bad at intervals | The Guardian Cryptic | 15 Jan 2024 |
| Poor bird's innards bad at intervals (2,5,3,5) | ||
| Little by little | USA Today | 10 Aug 2016 |
| Little by little | ||
| Little by little |