| Clue | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Moderates - the sound's diminished (5,4) | ||
| Doesn't, perhaps, have to, but moderates (5,4) | ||
| Moderates but doesn't, perhaps, admit to (5,4) | ||
| Moderates, as is one's wont, changing key in it (5,4) | ||
| Softens, going to pieces, doesn't confess | The Telegraph Toughie | 23 Feb 2017 |
| Reduces the overall effect of county colours, for starters | Irish Times Crosaire | 20 May 2016 |
| See 52 Across. |