| Clue | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Gloom ultimately triggered by expulsion (9) | ||
| Blue state? | New York Times | 21 Jul 2021 |
| Sadness ... or, read another way, what five puzzle answers have in common | LA Times Daily | 18 May 2018 |
| Sadness ... or, read another way, what five puzzle answers have in common | The Washington Post | 18 May 2018 |
| Sadness ... or, read another way, what five puzzle answers have in common | ||
| Unhappiness shown by daughter over dismissal |