| Clue | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Be in earnest (4,8) | Mirror Classic | 20 Jul 2025 |
| Behave in a no-nonsense way | USA Today | 27 Mar 2025 |
| Modified name shown by firm to show resolve (4,8) | ||
| Be in earnest in despicable affair (4,8) | ||
| Be in earnest in a despicable affair? (4,8) | ||
| A niggardly affair, but intend to get to grips with the job (4,8) | ||
| Be serious and intend to have dealings (4,8) | ||
| Men in U.S. bases after mobilising show resolution? (4,8) | ||
| Be deadly serious in usury? | The Telegraph Cryptic | 05 Sep 2016 |