Clever Clue Nominees

Please vote for the best clue from April (either by email or comments below). The Clever Clue of the Month will be announced on Monday.

Pen that's no longer used ..........ALCATRAZ

Counter intelligence? ..............SALESASSISTANTS

Sacks of diamonds?..................BASES

Drier times ........................WASHDAYS

Fight a losing battle? .............DIET

Bad change of scenery? .............VANDALISM