| Clue | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Total sycophant | USA Today | 30 Jan 2025 |
| Be a teacher's pet | Universal | 09 Nov 2021 |
| Toady (to) | Premier Sunday | 09 Dec 2018 |
| Curry favor with, with "to" | LA Times Daily | 01 Dec 2016 |
| Sycophant | ||
| Flatter the boss for personal gain | ||
| Flatter the boss for personal gain | ||
| Sycophant | ||
| Sycophant | ||
| Be a teacher's pet, slangily | ||
| Act the toady | ||
| Act the toady, slangily | ||
| Play the sycophant, slangily |