| Clue | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|
| After five, Mark gets support (11) | ||
| Five receive sign of defence (11) | ||
| Excuse, substantiation (11) | ||
| Exoneration | The Telegraph Quick | 08 Jun 2022 |
| Defence of very popular article, in a manner of speaking | ||
| V-sign shows support | The Telegraph Cryptic | 06 Jul 2018 |
| Victory sign, justification | ||
| Acquittal comes with very brief sign |