| Clue | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Unpleasantly truthful (12) | ||
| Warts-and-all (portraitlth) | ||
| Failing to present one's features (or facts) in a favourable light (12) | ||
| FT tag line run in a way that's quite critical | ||
| In flat, urgent refurbishment, warts and all (12) | ||
| Not complimentary | The Times Concise | 02 Dec 2022 |
| Not kind (to one's appearance) | The Telegraph Quick | 08 May 2020 |