| Clue | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Lead-in to a potentially hurtful comment | LA Times Daily | 02 Jul 2023 |
| Words that may fail to soften an insult | New York Times | 03 Jun 2023 |
| Dubious addendum to a snide remark | New York Times | 24 Mar 2023 |
| Doctor phoning later about boy -- don't take offence | The Telegraph Cryptic | 26 Nov 2016 |
| What buttoned-up type might reveal? Please don't take offence | The Times Cryptic | 08 Oct 2015 |
| Addendum to a catty remark |