| Clue | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Won't wash as bath has no plug (6,4,5) | ||
| How a leaky bath isn't a compelling proposition? (6,4,5) | ||
| Makes no sense | Newsday | 20 Dec 2023 |
| Isn't credible, or a literal description of 17-, 22-, 35-, or 46-Across? | LA Times Daily | 05 Dec 2023 |
| Cannot be verified, as an excuse | Newsday | 18 Feb 2019 |
| How a pail fails | ||
| Crumbles under scrutiny | ||
| Reason for editor's rejection | ||
| Falls apart under scrutiny |