| Clue | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Lost light | ||
| Became dim | Premier Sunday | 27 Oct 2019 |
| Had the temerity to acquire knowledge and became dim! | ||
| Made less light | The Times Concise | 07 Mar 2019 |
| Naked with Red Rum — delighted! | ||
| Became clouded over | New York Times | 20 May 2017 |
| Became clouded over | ||
| Ranked in order before editor became angry | The Telegraph Cryptic | 31 Aug 2016 |
| Became overcast | Universal | 03 Aug 2016 |
| Became overcast | ||
| Grew dim | ||
| Approached sunset | ||
| In shadow | ||
| Blackened | ||
| Beclouded | ||
| Turned gloomy | ||
| Clouded. | ||
| Shaded. |