| Clue | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Psychological trick | Eugene Sheffer | 12 Oct 2023 |
| Psychological ploy | Newsday | 22 Dec 2022 |
| Psychological trick | New York Times | 15 Oct 2021 |
| Sage and pheasant - that's bound to mess with your head | Irish Times Crosaire | 24 Sep 2020 |
| Take care of those on the estate messing with people's heads | Irish Times Crosaire | 20 Jan 2017 |
| Bit of psychological manipulation | ||
| *Messing with one's head | ||
| Psychological ploy to gain the upper hand | ||
| Manipulative tactic meant to deceive or confuse |