| Clue | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|
| "Hold on, I'll be right with you" | New York Times | 02 Aug 2025 |
| "I'll be right with you" | Universal | 30 Mar 2025 |
| Technical difficulties phrase | ||
| 'Just a sec!' | Jonesin | 28 Nov 2017 |
| ''Ding Dong!'' response | Newsday | 29 May 2017 |
| "Hang on ..." | ||
| Old company telephone line | ||
| "Hold on" | ||
| Operator's line | ||
| "Hang on . . ." | ||
| Line of business | ||
| Telephone line | ||
| "Hang on..." | ||
| Phone line? | ||
| DO hang on! | ||
| Operator's courteous request |