| Clue | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 NSYNC hit whose title suggests a farewell, and a hint to the starts of 17-, 34- and 42-Across | Universal | 13 Jun 2021 |
| 2000 'N Sync hit ... or a hint to 17-, 26- and 45-Across | ||
| 2000 'N Sync hit ... or a hint to 17-, 26- and 45-Across | New York Times | 12 Nov 2019 |
| *Hit by *NSYNC about the end of a relationship | The Washington Post | 23 Oct 2017 |
| *Hit by *NSYNC about the end of a relationship | LA Times Daily | 23 Oct 2017 |
| *Hit by *NSYNC about the end of a relationship | ||
| Song recorded by 'N Sync in 2000 |