| Clue | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Listened attentively | USA Today | 12 Jul 2025 |
| Fast time, set by one close by, provided attention (4,2,3) | ||
| Offered quiet sympathy, in a way | New York Times | 30 May 2023 |
| Listened sympathetically | USA Today | 08 Oct 2021 |
| Listened | ||
| Listened carefully | ||
| Gave attention | ||
| Was a sounding board | ||
| Paid attention | ||
| Paid attention | ||
| Paid attention | ||
| Hearkened. |