| Clue | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Remove if a surplice is lacking depth (11) | Puzzler Cryptic | 20 Oct 2026 |
| Relating to or forming the surface (11) | Mirror Classic | 19 Sep 2025 |
| Frivolous, lacking depth | ||
| Remove it a surplice is lacking depth (11) | ||
| Cosmetic, skindeep (11) | ||
| Shallow (wound) | ||
| Slight (11) | The Guardian Quick | 22 May 2024 |
| Skin-deep | The Times Concise | 19 May 2024 |
| Skin-deep | The Times Sunday Concise | 19 May 2024 |
| Of or near the surface | ||
| Not deep | The Guardian Quick | 10 Mar 2022 |
| Skin-deep | The Telegraph Quick | 09 Sep 2021 |
| Not significant. |