| Clue | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Previously unrivalled thing in Rome not so great? | The Times Cryptic | 14 May 2026 |
| Something unparalleled in old royal palace (7) | ||
| Excellent album from XTC (7) | ||
| Former Tudor palace in Surrey | The Times Concise | 27 Nov 2018 |
| Model of excellence, once (var.) | ||
| Paragon: Var. |