| Clue | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Shoddy repair causes difficult time | ||
| Not the best of times for a poor repair? (3,5) | ||
| Period of unpleasantness, depression etc (3,5) | Puzzler | 06 Jul 2024 |
| Tough time in your life (3,5) | Puzzler | 01 Feb 2024 |
| Difficult time (3,5) | ||
| Series of reverses | ||
| Bump in the road | ||
| Run of lousy luck |