| Clue | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Apology appropriate after whoopsie lands on King Charles' head (4,6) | The Guardian Cryptic | 17 Oct 2024 |
| Shift+5 on a keyboard | New York Times | 31 Aug 2017 |
| Not a good example | ||
| Mediocrity metaphor | Newsday | 30 Jul 2016 |
| "The dog ate my homework," for one | ||
| Inadequate specimen |