| Clue | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 My Bloody Valentine album (8) | ||
| Without affection | ||
| Without affection -- or a request not to be so needy? | The Telegraph Cryptic | 18 Sep 2023 |
| "The ___," 1981 biker film starring Willem Dafoe and Robert Gordon | ||
| Cold — 0 and below! | ||
| Devoid of affection | Universal | 23 Oct 2018 |
| Devoid of affection | ||
| Like some bad marriages | ||
| Devoid of affection |