| Clue | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Flinched | ||
| Did an about turn as funny woman on drugs painted a picture | ||
| Absented oneself and sketched | The Telegraph Cryptic | 25 Oct 2021 |
| Backed away or bowed out | ||
| Did an about turn as comedian on drugs painted a picture | ||
| Took back | The Times Concise | 11 Feb 2018 |
| Comedian on drugs painted a picture and took it back | ||
| ...and Andrew lost one and backed out | ||
| Left, having to get towed | The Telegraph Toughie | 15 Dec 2015 |
| "Silence, and the Firmament ___" Dark Tranquillity | ||
| Recalled |