| Clue | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Common baitfish | ||
| Common baitfish | New York Times | 03 Nov 2019 |
| Carp cousins | ||
| Some baitfish | Universal | 07 Apr 2017 |
| Some baitfish | ||
| Minnows' relatives | Eugene Sheffer | 17 Aug 2016 |
| Minnows' kin | Newsday | 19 Mar 2016 |
| Certain carps | ||
| Fish often used as bait | ||
| Freshwater fish | ||
| Great Lakes fishes | ||
| Bait fish | ||
| Fresh water game fish | ||
| Great Lakes fish | ||
| Fish used as bait | ||
| Squawfish | ||
| Golden shiners, squawfish, etc. |