| Clue | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Phrase of resignation | New York Times | 06 Sep 2016 |
| 'Such is life' | Premier Sunday | 15 May 2016 |
| Phrase of resignation | ||
| *"That's how the cookie crumbles" | LA Times Daily | 27 Dec 2015 |
| *"That's how the cookie crumbles" | ||
| "C'est la vie" | ||
| Linda Ellerbee, signing off |