| Clue | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1988 single, and a hint on how to enter answers to asterisked clues | The Telegraph Cross Atlantic | 22 May 2026 |
| 1988 #1 hit for Michael Jackson, and what can be found in the circled letters | Wall Street Journal | 15 Jul 2025 |
| One asked "to change his ways," per a 1988 hit | New York Times | 28 Dec 2024 |
| Michael Jackson "Bad" smash |