Historical clue formulations

• Root — 2022-12-09
• Comical character in "A Midsummer Night's Dream" — 2022-01-22
• See 113-Across — 2020-06-28
• *Fanny — 2012-12-10
• Bench warmer — 2008-06-20
• Bench warmer? — 2008-04-17
• Spanking spot — 1999-04-27