| Clue | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Forlorn (effort) | ||
| Lady hiding, say, is ineffective (10) | ||
| Useless or futile (10) | ||
| A Greek character upset, very unwell and ineffectual | The Telegraph Toughie | 25 Oct 2023 |
| Ineffective but repaired via nail gun | The Telegraph Cryptic | 20 Oct 2018 |
| Futile | Newsday | 06 Mar 2015 |
| Futile | ||
| Useless. | ||
| Futile. |