| Clue | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Became calm (8) | ||
| Returned to calm | ||
| We settled it - I'd join Des on the bus (8) | ||
| Ed and Sid got on the sub as it sank down | ||
| Abated | Eugene Sheffer | 22 May 2020 |
| Went down | The Times Concise | 23 Sep 2019 |
| Eased off | ||
| Died down | ||
| Sank down. | ||
| Settled down. | ||
| Relapsed. |