| Clue | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Series of setbacks, in slang | LA Times Daily | 04 Oct 2026 |
| Period when it's all misses and no hits, say | The Atlantic | 20 May 2026 |
| Period of failure, in Internet slang | ||
| Time period marked by failure after failure | USA Today | 17 Aug 2024 |
| Artist's floundering phase | USA Today | 04 Aug 2022 |