| Clue | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1980s flop that was quickly replaced with the "Classic" | ||
| '80s cola revamp: 2 wds. | Commuter | 22 Apr 2024 |
| Pop flop of 1985 | Premier Sunday | 22 Jan 2023 |
| Unsuccessful rollout that tried to imitate Pepsi | ||
| Unsuccessful rollout that tried to imitate Pepsi | LA Times Daily | 25 Sep 2021 |
| Noted bomb in a longtime war | New York Times | 11 Nov 2016 |
| Widely criticized 1985 product introduction | LA Times Daily | 24 Jun 2016 |
| Widely criticized 1985 product introduction | ||
| Noted bomb in a longtime war | ||
| Famous pop flop |