| Clue | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Early version of a manuscript | Eugene Sheffer | 17 Apr 2025 |
| Early stage of a manuscript | Newsday | 25 Mar 2025 |
| Pre-revision writing | USA Today | 03 Jun 2023 |
| It may need tightening | Wall Street Journal | 22 Mar 2022 |
| Term paper's early stage | USA Today | 02 Oct 2019 |
| Term paper's early stage | ||
| Early-stage manuscript | ||
| Early manuscript stage | ||
| It needs editing | ||
| Early stage of a manuscript | ||
| Novel's early stage | ||
| Sketch |