| Clue | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Clownish traditional pantomime characters, typically with white painted faces | The Times Specialist Sunday | 12 Apr 2026 |
| Nonsense written in columns exposing clowns | The Telegraph Cryptic | 18 Mar 2024 |
| Sportier (anag) — characters in pantomime, usually with whitened faces | The Guardian Quick | 30 May 2022 |
| On the Waterfront fails to keep French characters off the stage | ||
| Characters in French pantomime with whitened faces | ||
| Nonsense written in columns exposing clowns | ||
| Buffoons. | ||
| Characters in French pantomime. |