| Clue | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Writer about chaos goes round the bend – it's a futile quest | The Guardian Cryptic | 30 Oct 2023 |
| Animal associated with chases | USA Today | 27 Mar 2022 |
| Object of a futile chase | Eugene Sheffer | 10 Aug 2017 |
| V-formation ruiner? | ||
| Part of a V-formation, perhaps | ||
| Kind of chase. | ||
| A kind of futile chase. |