| Clue | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Halcyon era (5,4) | ||
| Memorable times gone by: 2 wds. | Commuter | 20 Dec 2024 |
| Time of great success (2 wds.) | ||
| Bruce Springsteen hit | Eugene Sheffer | 20 Jan 2022 |
| The fifth single from Springsteen's album mentioned in 17a, about a man recollecting good times: 2 wds. |