| Clue | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Strong points made by doubters (8) | ||
| Feeling of uncertainty kept by reserve in places of retreat (8) | ||
| Fortifications added to a defensive position | The Guardian Quick | 20 Sep 2022 |
| Fortresses | ||
| Fortresses | LA Times Daily | 19 Mar 2022 |
| Works to defend queries again? | The Times Cryptic | 10 Dec 2021 |
| Beset by awful brutes, act to construct defences | The Telegraph Cryptic | 07 Apr 2017 |
| Temporary or supplementary fortifications | ||
| Once again distrusts defences | ||
| Strongholds | ||
| Strongholds | ||
| Fort parts |