Historical clue formulations

• Took a little look — 2021-08-01
• Imitated chicks — 2014-04-05
• Espied Godiva, e.g. — 2008-08-12
• Sounded like a chick — 2005-02-02
• Complained slightly — 2003-02-20
• Made the tiniest complaint — 1996-03-02