| Clue | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Shabby message from a happy early bird? | The Telegraph Toughie | 20 Mar 2019 |
| Decaying and exhausted, swallowing food, getting energy | The Telegraph Toughie | 27 Jun 2018 |
| Like a bad apple, perhaps | USA Today | 05 Mar 2018 |
| Old and tired argument overturned before workers accept serving of tea | The Telegraph Cryptic | 16 Aug 2017 |
| Ratty | ||
| Decrepit | ||
| Ratty | ||
| Seedy |