| Clue | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|
| ____ hairline, one that shows thinning or loss of hair on the scalp (8) | ||
| Withdrawing from sports ground, say, carrying racket | The Telegraph Toughie | 01 Mar 2023 |
| Becoming more distant | The Guardian Quick | 09 Nov 2022 |
| Tapering off | Premier Sunday | 22 May 2022 |
| Moving slowly back, hair perhaps | Irish Times Simplex | 03 Mar 2021 |
| Moving back and yielding not for the first time | The Telegraph Cryptic | 17 Feb 2017 |
| Like some hairlines | ||
| Flowing back | ||
| Like some hairlines |