| Clue | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Spectacular failure | Universal | 09 Sep 2026 |
| Fail conspicuously | Newsday | 01 Mar 2026 |
| Bomb | New York Times | 01 Apr 2023 |
| Fail at a barbecue? | LA Times Daily | 11 Jun 2020 |
| Fail at a barbecue? | ||
| Jet engine combustion failure | USA Today | 28 Apr 2016 |
| Fail spectacularly | Wall Street Journal | 19 Jun 2015 |
| Fail spectacularly | ||
| Jet engine failure | ||
| Jet pilot's problem |