| Clue | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|
| "Regardless of what you think ... " | LA Times Daily | 18 Jul 2026 |
| ''Really!'' | Newsday | 20 Nov 2020 |
| ''Unlikely, but true'' | Newsday | 02 Apr 2019 |
| Ripley's ultimatum | ||
| Ripley catchphrase that's apropos to 20-, 34- and 42-Across | ||
| Oddities column | ||
| Ripley's statement |