| Clue | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Mediocre pub, almost run-down, one enters | The Telegraph Cryptic | 03 Nov 2023 |
| Not of the highest quality | Wall Street Journal | 30 Jul 2022 |
| Vehicle reversed by man wearing gem, not of the highest standard | ||
| *Middling or worse | ||
| Less than ideal | The Times Cryptic | 15 Jul 2018 |
| Ballesteros, initially 1 up, almost shot under par | The Telegraph Toughie | 24 Nov 2015 |