| Clue | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Awful place where man will get lawyer to meet primate | ||
| Particularly nightmarish situation or outlook | ||
| Apocalyptic scene | New York Times | 03 Dec 2023 |
| Worst place imaginable | New York Times | 25 Aug 2023 |
| Dystopian backdrop | New York Times | 07 Oct 2017 |
| Dystopian backdrop |