| Clue | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Underhanded course of action | LA Times Daily | 21 Jun 2023 |
| Underhanded approach, and a hint to the answers to starred clues | LA Times Daily | 29 Dec 2021 |
| Immoral course of action | Universal | 14 Jun 2021 |
| Mean way to go | Thomas Joseph | 27 Mar 2017 |
| Underhanded course of action | ||
| Unscrupulous approach | ||
| Unethical option | ||
| Less honorable path | ||
| Course of action that is merely expedient | ||
| Mean way to go | ||
| Singer's quick way to Scotland | ||
| Lyrical route to Scotland. | ||
| Unscrupulous manner |