| Clue | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Extremely boring oldster is young after treatment (4-10) | The Guardian Cryptic | 27 Jul 2026 |
| Unbearably monotonous | Premier Sunday | 11 Jan 2026 |
| Boring oldster is young after transformation | The Times Cryptic | 11 Jan 2017 |
| Mephistopheles's task was extremely boring | The Times Cryptic | 15 Jan 2015 |