| Clue | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Uses tea towel but fails to continue speaking (5,2) | ||
| Stops functioning, as a well | Universal | 21 Aug 2023 |
| Becomes arid | USA Today | 31 Jan 2023 |
| Loses moisture | USA Today | 06 Aug 2020 |
| Evaporates | Eugene Sheffer | 08 Mar 2017 |
| Evaporates | ||
| Runs out | ||
| Runs out | ||
| Parches | ||
| Desiccates. | ||
| Shrivels. | ||
| Withers. |