| Clue | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Shade for toast | Universal | 17 Feb 2021 |
| Color of nicely toasted bread | USA Today | 12 Jun 2020 |
| Ideal toast color, and a hint to the ends of 17-, 24-, 38- and 48-Across | ||
| Ideal toast color, and a hint to the ends of 17-, 24-, 38- and 48-Across |