| Scene that precedes a title sequence (and a new Merriam-Webster entry of 2023) |
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| Sketch that kicks off "SNL" ... or a phonetic hint to the start of 18-, 29-, 37- or 49-Across |
Universal |
21 Jul 2023 |
| 'S.N.L.' sketch that kicks off the show |
New York Times |
22 Mar 2023 |
| "Saturday Night Live" start - both unwelcoming and welcoming |
Universal |
18 Jan 2023 |
| Start of each 'S.N.L.' episode ... or a hint to the initials of the words in 17-, 24-, 35- and 47-Across |
New York Times |
24 Jun 2020 |
| Segment before the title sequence |
USA Today |
24 Dec 2019 |
| Typical 'S.N.L.' start |
New York Times |
14 Oct 2016 |
| Typical "S.N.L." start |
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