| Clue | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Disheartened author cuddled by lady on date (8) | ||
| Deadened (enthusiasm) | ||
| got wet | ||
| Darned entertaining school games possibly rained on (8) | ||
| Darned entertaining school games possibly rained on | The Telegraph Cryptic | 21 Mar 2024 |
| Writer's block starting – editor is discouraged | ||
| American politician entering lair before editor's retarded | ||
| Moistened | The Telegraph Quick | 15 Dec 2017 |
| Moistened | Eugene Sheffer | 06 Nov 2017 |
| Made less intense | ||
| Inhibited | ||
| Prepared sheets for ironing | ||
| Moist. |