| Clue | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Very upset on the road to ruin (2,1,3,3) | ||
| Critically ill (2,1,3,3) | ||
| Very ill (2,1,3,3) | ||
| On a grotty street feeling poorly | The Telegraph Cryptic | 02 Feb 2020 |
| Poorly (informal) | The Sun Two Speed | 03 Nov 2019 |
| Unwell to an extent with fish gobbled up | The Sun Two Speed | 03 Nov 2019 |
| Doing terribly | ||
| Financially strapped | ||
| Distressed | ||
| Deserving of help | ||
| Really hurting | ||
| Really hurting | ||
| Sobbing uncontrollably, perhaps | ||
| Not doing well at all | ||
| Really hurting |