| Clue | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Ruin pub importing crack cocaine yearly to begin with | ||
| In this state one won’t have got ready | The Times Cryptic | 24 May 2022 |
| Lack of funds | The Telegraph Quick | 23 Mar 2019 |
| Lacking funds, you do this in hostelry, clearly gutted | ||
| Feared red state | ||
| Red state |