| Clue | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Total killjoy | ||
| Party pooper | Universal | 15 Oct 2022 |
| *Killjoy, in modern lingo | The Washington Post | 15 Aug 2021 |
| *Killjoy, in modern lingo | LA Times Daily | 15 Aug 2021 |
| Killjoy | USA Today | 20 Apr 2020 |
| One who sucks the joy out of the room | New York Times | 28 Jul 2018 |
| One who sucks the joy out of the room | ||
| Wet blanket, in modern lingo | LA Times Daily | 04 Apr 2015 |
| Wet blanket, in modern lingo | ||
| Wet blanket, in modern lingo |