| Clue | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|
| "That seems like a bad idea" | New York Times | 21 Jun 2024 |
| "That seems ill-advised" | New York Times | 11 May 2024 |
| Remark recommending refrainment | Newsday | 17 Mar 2023 |
| 'Best to avoid that' | New York Times | 30 Dec 2017 |
| "Best to avoid that" | ||
| "Might want to rethink that" | ||
| "Might want to rethink that" | ||
| With 24-Across, "Uh-uh!" | ||
| "Not a good move, if you ask me" | ||
| More of 17 Across |