| Clue | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Did nothing much, under Harry's spell perhaps? | ||
| Messed about, like Hogwarts Harry? | The Times Quick Cryptic | 07 Feb 2024 |
| Busied oneself in a mild way with trifling tasks | Irish Times Simplex | 02 Mar 2022 |
| Almost killed before warning light is moved with no urgency | ||
| Harry and Edward tinkered about | The Telegraph Cryptic | 28 Jul 2017 |
| Wandered about and spotted Freda scrubbing clothes | ||
| Dawdled. | ||
| Dawdled (around), British style. |