| Clue | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|
| True buds, and a hint to the last three or four letters of each starred answer | Wall Street Journal | 29 Apr 2025 |
| Those who stick together forever, or a theme hint | Universal | 04 Aug 2021 |
| Lifelong companions, and a feature of 17-, 27-, 37- and 45-Across | Wall Street Journal | 06 Jul 2020 |