| Clue | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Uplifting act or pep talk | The Times Concise | 01 Jul 2024 |
| European in a sombre lot or fantastic source of cheer? (6,7) | ||
| An event, occurrence or saying that raises confidence (6,7) | ||
| Second chicken drinks beer on top of barn for encouragement ... | The Guardian Cryptic | 12 Oct 2021 |
| Something to lift people's spirits | USA Today | 02 Dec 2020 |
| Pep talk's purpose | Newsday | 02 Oct 2019 |
| Cure for Navy blues? | The New Yorker | 08 Apr 2019 |
| Aid to esteem | Thomas Joseph | 27 May 2016 |
| A company picnic could be one |