| Clue | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Was successful - got a job (6) | ||
| Took industrial action, as the conscientious monarch did? (6,2,4) | ||
| 4 & 22Ac. Took industrial action, as the conscientious monarch did? (6,2,4) | ||
| Was functional | USA Today | 10 Sep 2024 |
| In a lather, with 'up' | New York Times | 06 Jun 2021 |
| Was successful | The Times Concise | 26 Jul 2020 |
| Did the trick | USA Today | 03 Dec 2017 |
| Did the trick | ||
| Got the job done | ||
| Was operational | ||
| Did the job | ||
| Succeeded | ||
| Operated. |