| Clue | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Dropping sadly can limit cacti in development | The Times Cryptic | 10 Feb 2026 |
| Ultimately disappointing clinic, aim tact elsewhere (13) | Puzzler Cryptic | 17 Jun 2024 |
| Ending disappointingly | The Times Concise | 23 May 2023 |
| Culminating in a big letdown | Eugene Sheffer | 18 May 2022 |
| Ending disappointingly | The Times Concise | 19 Sep 2016 |