| Clue | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|
| "After a word from our sponsor . . ." | ||
| First in line | USA Today | 04 Mar 2022 |
| On deck | New York Times | 11 Dec 2020 |
| On deck | ||
| On deck | ||
| At the head of the line | ||
| First in line | ||
| "After these messages ..." | ||
| In the on-deck circle | ||
| On deck | ||
| "After the break," in TV lingo | ||
| At the head of the line |