| Clue | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Black sheep of the family * | The Telegraph Cross Atlantic | 14 Nov 2026 |
| Inferior person or thing | ||
| Similar but inferior thing (4,8) | ||
| Not a very good account by indigent member of the family (4,8) | ||
| Scanty account of the family's failure (4,8) | ||
| Unfortunate member of the family produces an unconvincing story (4,8) | ||
| Needy family member (4,8) | ||
| Less-respected version of work by inept story-teller? | The Times Cryptic | 18 May 2015 |