| Clue | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Sensitive subject | Thomas Joseph | 03 Dec 2024 |
| Well, what to do with crumbling mortar is a painful subject | The Guardian Cryptic | 30 Jan 2023 |
| Sensitive subject | New York Times | 28 Feb 2021 |
| Put new mortar in after salvo evacuated offensive detail? | The Telegraph Toughie | 06 Mar 2020 |
| Spark for an argument | Newsday | 26 Jan 2019 |
| Bad options are hiding a vexing subject | The Telegraph Toughie | 19 Feb 2016 |
| Subject best avoided | ||
| Grudge, perhaps | ||
| Touchy subject | ||
| Touchy subject | ||
| Where it hurts |