| Clue | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Make a subtle insult, or a hint to four highlighted groups of letters in this puzzle | New York Times | 09 Sep 2024 |
| Be subtly yet publicly critical | Universal | 21 Mar 2023 |
| Snarky criticism about an afghan? | Universal | 14 Jul 2022 |
| Engage in oblique insults | Wall Street Journal | 21 Sep 2019 |
| Talk trash | Newsday | 02 Mar 2019 |
| Engage in oblique insults | ||
| Be subtly and snarkily insulting | New York Times | 27 May 2017 |
| Be subtly and snarkily insulting | ||
| Publicly criticize |