| Clue | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Most gruff agents punched informer | ||
| Most rough, in a manner of speaking? | LA Times Daily | 03 Aug 2019 |
| Most rough, in a manner of speaking? | The Washington Post | 03 Aug 2019 |
| Most rough, in a manner of speaking? | ||
| Most hoarse-sounding | Newsday | 15 Apr 2015 |
| Most hoarse-sounding | ||
| Most rough-sounding | ||
| Most rough-sounding | ||
| Most in need of a lozenge | ||
| Most harsh, as a voice | ||
| Most grating |