| Clue | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Request when receiving an award perhaps to keep it short, in a manner of speaking | Irish Times Crosaire | 22 Jun 2021 |
| Request when saying goodbye perhaps to keep it short, in a manner of speaking | Irish Times Crosaire | 22 Jan 2019 |
| Speak briefly | New York Times | 14 Jan 2019 |
| Speak briefly | ||
| You'd expect 8 down to do this to break the silence but not for long | Irish Times Crosaire | 01 Aug 2016 |