| Clue | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Acting the fool | ||
| Goofing off | New York Times | 26 Apr 2023 |
| Goofing off | New York Times | 14 Nov 2016 |
| Goofing off | ||
| What the hardly serious ape was doing? | USA Today | 21 Apr 2015 |
| What the hardly serious ape was doing? | ||
| Goofing off | ||
| Tomfoolery | ||
| Trifling | ||
| Idling |