| Clue | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Reinforced | Eugene Sheffer | 05 Mar 2024 |
| Supported or pushed out (6,2) | ||
| Bolstered | Newsday | 21 Oct 2018 |
| Fortified | Thomas Joseph | 04 Jan 2017 |
| Stayed ahead after depositing gold in Slough | The Telegraph Cryptic | 14 Dec 2016 |
| Strengthened | ||
| Used a prop | ||
| Strengthened. |