| Clue | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Strains to hear, perhaps | New York Times | 03 Mar 2019 |
| Strains to hear, perhaps | ||
| Tries to catch a whopper, maybe | Newsday | 14 Nov 2015 |
| Tries to catch a whopper, maybe | ||
| Tries to hear better, say | ||
| Prepares to tell a secret | ||
| Positions oneself to hear better, say | ||
| Strains to hear, perhaps |