| Clue | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Oh dear, tip is broken so it's become less effective | ||
| Poor Aphrodite wasted away (9) | ||
| Declined in effectiveness (9) | ||
| Withered | The Times Concise | 26 May 2019 |
| A drink knocked over ran away swiftly — wasted | ||
| Aphrodite became emaciated | The Sun Two Speed | 26 Jan 2016 |
| Emaciated | The Sun Two Speed | 26 Jan 2016 |
| Weakened due to inactivity | ||
| Weakened from disuse | ||
| Affected by underuse | ||
| Wasted away. |