| Clue | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|
| "I'm baaaack!" ... or a hint to this puzzle's circled words | ||
| "Greetings for the second time!" | USA Today | 27 Mar 2024 |
| "Hey, you're back!" | USA Today | 16 Feb 2024 |
| “I’m back!” | Wall Street Journal | 07 Nov 2019 |
| "Oh, you're back" | ||
| Second greeting |