| Clue | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Suddenly loses one's job | New York Times Easy Mode | 26 Aug 2026 |
| Is canned | New York Times | 21 Aug 2026 |
| Is fired, and what each starred answer does | Wall Street Journal | 27 Sep 2017 |
| Is sent packing | ||
| What each theme answer in this puzzle does |