| Clue | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Besotted boyfriend? | Wall Street Journal | 07 Jan 2023 |
| Rush-hour subway, often | Wall Street Journal | 04 Dec 2018 |
| Rush-hour subway, often | ||
| Four in a typical back seat, say | ||
| Finishing by the deadline, sometimes | ||
| Finishing by the deadline, sometimes | ||
| Close fit | ||
| Near thing | ||
| Close call: Colloq. |