| Clue | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Some French couple showing the loss of all hope (10) | ||
| Half the brides taking partners are inconsolable (10) | ||
| Wanting to include father - it's hopeless | ||
| Completely losing hope | ||
| Giving up of the French combination (10) | ||
| Frantic partners put on odd bits of dress | The Times Cryptic | 25 Feb 2022 |
| Hopeless days in Rome, one having left partnership | ||
| Anxious to get round dad, but hopeless | The Times Cryptic | 20 Apr 2016 |
| Hopeless couple taken in by bad design | The Telegraph Cryptic | 16 Mar 2015 |