| Clue | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Was victorious in the ring, but not by a knockout | LA Times Daily | 12 Aug 2025 |
| Not a knockout, then? Pontoon wins out! (3,2,6) | ||
| Was barely victorious, as in boxing | New York Times | 10 Apr 2019 |
| Was barely victorious, as in boxing | ||
| Was victorious, but not by knockout | USA Today | 14 Dec 2016 |
| Was victorious, but not by knockout | ||
| Was victorious, but not by knockout | ||
| Was victorious, but not by a knockout |