| Clue | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Second choice | USA Today | 12 Jul 2024 |
| Going after the most accomplished wouldn't be their first preference | ||
| Clothing retailer George, maybe second in order of preference | The Telegraph Cryptic | 16 May 2024 |
| Second in order of preference | Wall Street Journal | 26 Nov 2022 |
| Second in order of preference | The Guardian Speedy | 15 Aug 2021 |
| Second in preference | USA Today | 08 Mar 2018 |
| Thing that's almost as good in texts Ben amended | The Telegraph Cryptic | 09 Jan 2016 |
| Second in preference | ||
| Second. |