| Clue | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Better not a secret operation | ||
| Be able to look down on public work | The Telegraph Cryptic | 06 Jul 2018 |
| Apparent operation to dominate | ||
| Possibly prove to be superior | The Telegraph Cryptic | 19 Dec 2016 |
| Surpass theatre work in public? | ||
| Look down on public work | ||
| Look down on or surpass | ||
| Surpass | ||
| Surpass | ||
| Rise above | ||
| Surpass | ||
| Tower above | ||
| Surpass. |