| Clue | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Pursues lost cause - seeks money at proverbial glue factory? (5,1,4,5) | ||
| Wastes energy on a lost cause (5,1,4,5) | ||
| Wastes one time producing 24 across from South Africa, 10 across and 26 across, for the most part | Irish Times Crosaire | 12 May 2021 |