| Clue | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Weakened after fast, becoming irritable | The Telegraph Cryptic | 23 Aug 2024 |
| Fast to anger (5-8) | ||
| Easily angered but without delay made resilient (5-8) | ||
| Clever office worker Ed initially embarrassed is easily riled | The Guardian Cryptic | 22 Nov 2023 |
| Petulant Express journalist going after moderate | The Guardian Cryptic | 31 Oct 2023 |
| Swift, occasionally works in office, in hospital and in the press, like a bear with a sore head | Irish Times Crosaire | 22 Aug 2020 |