| Clue | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|
| "Let me explain . . ." | USA Today | 09 Apr 2025 |
| "Allow me to explain," and a phonetic hint to this puzzle's theme | LA Times Daily | 28 Apr 2023 |
| "These are the reasons" | LA Times Daily | 08 Nov 2017 |
| 'These are the reasons' | The Washington Post | 08 Nov 2017 |
| "These are the reasons" | ||
| "Let me spell it out for you" |