| Clue | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Home of aquatic mammal diverting river west is worst of all | ||
| Setter not being edited is extremely bad | ||
| Worst of the worst | LA Times Daily | 20 Jan 2018 |
| Worst of the worst | The Washington Post | 20 Jan 2018 |
| Worst of the worst | ||
| Most corrupt | ||
| Most corrupt |