| Clue | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Conflicting signals, or a hint to this puzzle's theme | Universal | 26 Apr 2019 |
| Confusing statements | Eugene Sheffer | 24 Apr 2019 |
| Conflicting signals, or a hint to this puzzle's theme | ||
| Confusing statements ... and a hint to the circled letters | The Washington Post | 29 Mar 2018 |
| Confusing statements ... and a hint to the circled letters | LA Times Daily | 29 Mar 2018 |
| Confusing statements ... and a hint to the circled letters | ||
| Inconsistent communication (or what can be found at 39-Across) |