| Clue | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Christian festival just before the start of Lent (7,3) | ||
| Shrovetide event (7,3) | ||
| Yanked a cap off for Shrove Tuesday (7,3) | ||
| Shrove Tuesday | Mirror Classic | 23 Feb 2025 |
| Flipping great time before Lent? (7,3) | ||
| Shrove Tuesday | Mirror Classic | 13 Feb 2024 |
| Criticise one of the Battenbergs for 24 hours from dawn till dusk before the Ashes arrive | Irish Times Crosaire | 20 Aug 2015 |
| Mardi Gras, in the U.K. |