| Clue | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Award for 'Hairspray' but not 'Hair' | New York Times | 28 Jul 2017 |
| Award won by the starts of 17-, 25-, 39- and 52-Across and 11- and 29-Down | New York Times | 02 May 2017 |
| Award for "Hairspray" but not "Hair" | ||
| Award won by the starts of 17-, 25-, 39- and 52-Across and 11- and 29-Down |