| Clue | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Engage in a pointless show of bravery | Newsday | 05 Feb 2025 |
| Engage in hard-nosed negotiations | The Washington Post | 06 Mar 2018 |
| Engage in hard-nosed negotiations | LA Times Daily | 06 Mar 2018 |
| Squawker in a theater performance? | The Washington Post | 29 Dec 2017 |
| Squawker in a theater performance? | LA Times Daily | 29 Dec 2017 |
| Squawker in a theater performance? | ||
| Engage in a pointless showdown | Newsday | 14 Jan 2015 |
| Engage in a pointless showdown | ||
| Make a show of bravery |