| Clue | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Inside alcove, Rex tends to take on too much (10) | ||
| Stretch oneself thin, financially | ||
| Go too far | New York Times | 18 Oct 2015 |
| Reach too far without being restrained by public finale | The Telegraph Toughie | 16 Jun 2015 |
| Go too far | ||
| Take too far | ||
| Take too far | ||
| Stretch too far | ||
| Stretch unwisely | ||
| Stretch unwisely |