| Clue | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Powered-up Nintendo character who shoots flaming balls (even in underwater levels) | Universal | 09 Oct 2026 |
| Transformed Nintendo character who shoots flaming balls | Universal | 15 Aug 2026 |
| Powered-up Nintendo character who brings the heat? | Universal | 13 Apr 2025 |
| Video game hero who defeats Goombas with flaming projectiles | LA Times Daily | 05 Jan 2024 |