| Clue | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Show mild disapproval (5,2,7) | ||
| Boys in area were conditioned to act surprised (5,2,7) | ||
| Express skepticism | Newsday | 08 Jan 2019 |
| Show surprise seeing one bare wire, say, frayed | The Telegraph Cryptic | 26 Jul 2017 |
| Silently show surprise | ||
| Express mild criticism |