| Clue | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Period before Lent (10) | ||
| The three days preceding Ash Wednesday, when confessions were made in preparation for Lent | ||
| Old name for the three days before Lent | The Times Specialist Sunday | 16 Oct 2022 |
| The three days before Ash Wednesday | The Times Specialist Sunday | 09 Jun 2019 |
| Time of year mum meets retired newsman – about half five | ||
| Days before Ash Wednesday. |