| Clue | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Quarterfinals group in the NCAA | Universal | 21 Dec 2023 |
| Collegiate quarters | Newsday | 16 Sep 2023 |
| Sweet Sixteen winners | LA Times Daily | 03 Jan 2023 |
| * March Madness quarterfinal teams | Premier Sunday | 31 Dec 2017 |
| March Madness stage | Wall Street Journal | 14 Oct 2017 |
| March Madness stage | New York Times | 29 Jan 2017 |
| March Madness stage | ||
| Quarterfinalists, in headlines | ||
| Medium-size play group | ||
| Fourth round of 55 Across |