| Clue | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|
| How mountaineers finally deteriorate? (2,8) | ||
| Eccentric old night owl taking time to deteriorate (2,8) | ||
| Deteriorate when you return from the climb (2,8) | ||
| Deteriorate ... as sledders do? | New York Times | 28 Aug 2023 |
| Take a turn for the worse | USA Today | 16 Oct 2022 |
| Hit the skids |