| Clue | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|
| "Little help here" | LA Times Daily | 01 Feb 2026 |
| Puzzle solver's lament | Eugene Sheffer | 20 Jun 2023 |
| Frustrated solver's cry | New York Times | 25 May 2018 |
| Frustrated solver's cry | ||
| Crossword puzzle solver's lament | The Washington Post | 03 Feb 2016 |
| Puzzle solver's complaint |