| Clue | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Darkest hour | LA Times Daily | 15 Dec 2025 |
| Rock bottom | New York Times | 01 Aug 2022 |
| Starting place for a comeback | LA Times Daily | 23 May 2021 |
| Starting place for a comeback | The Washington Post | 23 May 2021 |
| Nadir | New York Times | 31 Jan 2016 |
| Nadir | ||
| Nadir: 2 wds. |