| Clue | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Go into overdrive | New York Times | 10 May 2025 |
| Suddenly become charming ... or, parsed differently, the rule for formulating 18-, 23-, 38- and 50-Across? | Universal | 26 Mar 2024 |
| Activate the TV, say | The Washington Post | 11 Oct 2021 |
| Activate the TV, say | LA Times Daily | 11 Oct 2021 |
| Increase the pressure | Canadiana | 21 Jun 2021 |
| Exert oneself fully |