| Clue | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Ian had a rum with Ted and chewed it over | ||
| Considered odd, having been eaten by a bear? | ||
| Chewed the cud | ||
| Contemplated strong drink at home before arranged date | The Telegraph Cryptic | 27 Dec 2017 |
| Pondered | The Telegraph Quick | 18 Oct 2017 |
| Pondered at length | ||
| Mulled over. | ||
| Contemplated. |