| Answer | Crossword Clue |
|---|---|
| SAD | Like a losing bettor |
| PINNED | Like a losing wrestler |
| UGLY | Like a rout, for the losing team |
| SOMBER | Like the mood in a losing locker room |
| UGLY | Like the losing team's play in a bad loss |
| SHORTEST | Like the losing straw |
| OVER | Like losing bids on "The Price Is Right" |
| TAKINGABATH | Losing lots of money, like the water company? |
| GARDENINGTOOL | Hoe or rake (like one might use to tend plants after losing one's job) |
