| Clue | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Fish out of a can | ||
| Small immature herring | ||
| Any of various young herring other than sprats that are canned in oil (4) | ||
| Small young herring, especially when prepared and canned in Norway (4) | ||
| Small young herring usually prepared and canned in Norway | Mirror Quiz | 29 Jan 2024 |
| James catches large fish | The Guardian Cryptic | 01 Jun 2023 |
| Periodic losses suffered by skilled young swimmers | ||
| A young herring | The Times Specialist Sunday | 23 Sep 2018 |
| Immature herring | ||
| Small herring |