| Clue | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Not so obvious | ||
| More able to make fine distinctions | The Guardian Speedy | 05 Feb 2017 |
| Bad result after capturing bishop? It's not so obvious | The Telegraph Cryptic | 17 Jan 2016 |
| Somewhat less crying | Newsday | 25 Apr 2015 |
| Somewhat less crying | ||
| Less obvious | ||
| More understated | ||
| More understated | ||
| Finer in meaning | ||
| More nuanced | ||
| Less obvious | ||
| Not so obvious | ||
| More crafty. | ||
| More abstruse. | ||
| Less obvious. |