| Clue | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Common correspondence starter | Newsday | 20 Nov 2024 |
| Letter-opener in general use? | ||
| Letter opener that is removed from armoire, admired as quirky | The Guardian Cryptic | 29 Dec 2022 |
| A mirror's shattering interrupts dull morning letter opening | The Telegraph Toughie | 15 Jul 2022 |
| Old-fashioned opening | LA Times Daily | 20 Nov 2021 |
| Formal opening | New York Times | 29 Sep 2018 |
| Formal opening | ||
| Business-letter start |