Possible Clues:

• A dry, barren, endless essay
• Shot
• NFL passing stat
• Principal characters in away team took extraordinary measures procuring that try
• Met up with T in such an apt sort of a trying way
• A non-drinker standing over short glass depleted in bash
• Try to get three points with fifteen?
• Outsiders ignored late invite for bash
• Try to get at the end of 24 across
• Volunteers to turn up and lead on bid