| Clue | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|
| POSES IN | ||
| Of thorns; prickly | The Guardian Speedy | 16 Jun 2019 |
| One sip's disastrous -- it's spiked! | The Telegraph Toughie | 03 Jan 2017 |
| Sip bubbly with bouquet suggestive of brambles? | ||
| Like a porcupine | ||
| Armed like a porcupine | ||
| Thorny. | ||
| Prickly. | ||
| Armed with sharp points. |