| Clue | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Heavily defeated mother is revered | The Telegraph Cryptic | 14 Jul 2025 |
| More revered | New York Times | 16 Oct 2024 |
| Mother's terribly scared of getting killed (9) | ||
| Man turning religious is butchered | ||
| . Service is sacrosanct, no point getting killed | ||
| Wiped out |