| Clue | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Declines Academy Awards (9) | ||
| Becomes weak and thin through lack of use or nourishment | ||
| Academic top prizes for shrinks | ||
| Wastes away | LA Times Daily | 31 May 2017 |
| Wastes away | ||
| A drink knocked over runs quickly and dries up | The Telegraph Cryptic | 24 Apr 2017 |
| Wastes away | ||
| Falls into decline | ||
| Degenerates | ||
| Breaks down start of Academy Awards (9) |