| Clue | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Contest where the outcome is never in doubt | ||
| Contest with a predictable outcome (3-5,4) | ||
| Working on research into Old English? The others don't stand a chance! (3-5,4) | The Guardian Cryptic | 31 Aug 2024 |
| Working on research into Old English? The others don't stand a chance! (3-5,4) | The Guardian Cryptic | 30 Aug 2024 |
| Career he soon abandoned -- it offers little competition | The Telegraph Cryptic | 02 Feb 2019 |
| Individual on heroin and speed — the outcome's obvious here | The Times Cryptic | 01 Jul 2015 |