| Clue | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Abruptly left desk, dazed and confused | The Times Cryptic | 25 Aug 2025 |
| Cleared out desk having been sacked and got in a muddle | ||
| Left quickly, confused after desk rearranged | The Telegraph Cryptic | 19 Dec 2022 |
| Cleared out messy desk to confuse daughter | The Times Cryptic | 02 Mar 2022 |
| Hightailed it | ||
| Beat it | ||
| Made oneself scarce | ||
| Cleared out messy desk to confuse daughter | ||
| Ran | ||
| Made tracks | ||
| Hightailed it | ||
| See 38 Across. |