| Clue | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Sooner make do with drop in energy | The Times Cryptic | 23 May 2025 |
| Perform badly but get into shape earlier | ||
| Initiator of profound change in fashion earlier | The Guardian Cryptic | 24 Aug 2022 |
| Shape in advance head of putter, capital club | ||
| Shape in advance | ||
| Decide beforehand | ||
| Shape in advance | ||
| Make ahead of time | ||
| Determine in advance | ||
| Shape beforehand. |