| Clue | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|
| With not enough people on duty (12) | Puzzler | 08 Jul 2025 |
| Short-handed | ||
| It's beneath the Post to have editor say they've too few on the payroll | ||
| Needing to hire more workers | Family Time | 29 Aug 2021 |
| Lacking sufficient employees | The Telegraph Quick | 24 May 2018 |