| Clue | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Did a half-hearted job (In this answer, note letters 5-8) | Universal | 05 May 2026 |
| Didn't try all that hard | The Atlantic | 11 Apr 2026 |
| Didn't try very hard | Newsday | 21 Feb 2026 |
| Gave minimal effort | Universal | 26 Oct 2024 |
| Gave much less than 100% | ||
| Gave much less than 100% | New York Times | 28 Dec 2019 |