| Clue | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Tease, or a hint to the indicated letters in 18-, 23-, 37- and 46-Across | Universal | 20 Jun 2023 |
| *Be silly | LA Times Daily | 24 Mar 2022 |
| *Be silly | The Washington Post | 24 Mar 2022 |
| Crack wise | The Washington Post | 18 Sep 2021 |
| Crack wise | LA Times Daily | 18 Sep 2021 |
| Engage in silliness | Wall Street Journal | 26 Jan 2019 |
| Engage in silliness | ||
| Be silly | ||
| Engage in horseplay | ||
| Engage in horseplay | ||
| Tease | ||
| Joke | ||
| Not be serious |