| Clue | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 'Booze for everyone at the table!' | USA Today | 27 Aug 2023 |
| 'It's on me!' ... or a hint to this puzzle's circled letters | New York Times | 16 Jul 2017 |
| "It's on me!" ... or a hint to this puzzle's circled letters | ||
| "I'm buying!," at a bar ... or a hint to this puzzle's theme |