| Clue | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Long sentence with full stop? It's critical (4-3-5) | The Guardian Quiptic | 25 Jan 2026 |
| Crucial feat I handled disastrously | The Times Quick Cryptic | 13 Jan 2026 |
| Daft headline requires changing? It's vitally important (4,3,5) | ||
| Had neat field ploughed up a it's really serious (4,3,5) | ||
| Had neat field ploughed up - it's really serious (4,3,5) | The Guardian Quiptic | 06 Oct 2024 |
| Daft headline requiring alteration? It's vitally important (4,3,5) | ||
| Sick lad fainted - he's critical! (4-3-5) | ||
| Critical |