Historical clue formulations

• Unsupported? — 2016-01-16
• Needing a lift? — 2008-10-26
• Without support, in a way — 2007-03-04
• Unsupported, in a way — 2003-04-05
• Without means of support? — 2001-03-30
• Lacking support, so to speak — 1999-08-07
• Not in one's cups? — 1999-01-14
• Without means of support? — 1997-05-04