| Clue | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Small bird near badly damaged ship, according to Spooner (7) | ||
| Old World woodpecker such as Jynx torquilla, which does not drum on trees (7) | ||
| Woodpecker relative | The Times Concise | 12 Sep 2021 |
| Bird | The Telegraph Quick | 07 Nov 2017 |
| Winger cautious, lacking a bit of bottle | The Times Cryptic | 04 Feb 2016 |