| Clue | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Wisely used (4-5) | ||
| Profitably used (4-5) | ||
| As the successful oil prospector's money was? (4,5) | ||
| Used profitably (4-5) | ||
| Water supply exhausted but not squandered | ||
| Like time used productively | Thomas Joseph | 25 Oct 2023 |
| Used properly, time moved on for Spooner | The Times Cryptic | 30 Mar 2017 |
| Like time that's used productively | Jonesin | 22 Nov 2016 |