| Answer | Crossword Clue |
|---|---|
| DARNEDIFIDO | Half of a no-win comment |
| SAMEOLD | Half of a bored comment |
| DARNEDIFIDO | First half of a lose-lose comment |
| LOSS | A no-win situation? |
| OUTSTARE | Win a "no blinking" contest |
| NULLO | A bid to win no tricks. |
| DREW | Was in a no-win situation? |
| SETUP | Boxer in a match he has no chance to win. |
