| Clue | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Squad of athletes are tamely beaten | The Guardian Cryptic | 04 Jul 2022 |
| Its anchor shouldn't weigh it down | LA Times Daily | 22 May 2021 |
| Its anchor shouldn't weigh it down | The Washington Post | 22 May 2021 |
| Four for a 4x400, say | New York Times | 15 Nov 2020 |
| Baton-passing squad | Wall Street Journal | 10 Feb 2020 |
| Anchor's place | ||
| Its members may pass a baton | ||
| Medley group |