| Clue | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Slightly out of tune | New York Times | 29 Dec 2025 |
| Black as tar | Newsday | 04 Sep 2022 |
| Concise and to the point | New York Times | 15 Dec 2019 |
| Desirous | New York Times | 15 Dec 2019 |
| Slightly sharp or flat, as a voice | ||
| Full of tar | ||
| Black and viscid. |