| Clue | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Still going, but barely (Theme hint: The starred clues' answers hide a sequence) | ||
| *Still going, but barely (Theme hint: The starred clues' answers hide a sequence) | Universal | 12 Feb 2024 |
| Basically out of gas | Newsday | 27 Nov 2022 |
| Almost out of energy | ||
| About to collapse, say | ||
| Bushed | ||
| Almost out of gas | ||
| Out of gas |