| Clue | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Kill time more than once when things don't go so well | The Telegraph Toughie | 09 Jul 2020 |
| Down times | The Washington Post | 15 Jan 2016 |
| When teams don't play | ||
| When things aren't going very well | ||
| Times when you're not at your best | ||
| Times when you're not at your best | ||
| Times to grin and bear it | ||
| Unproductive periods | ||
| Unproductive periods | ||
| Times when you're not at your peak |