| Clue | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Low probability of success | Thomas Joseph | 27 Dec 2022 |
| Low probability of success, and a hint to the circled letters | Wall Street Journal | 07 Apr 2020 |
| Low-percentage chance to win | New York Times | 15 Mar 2019 |
| Low-percentage chance to win | ||
| Not a likely chance, and, literally, a hidden feature of 17-, 27- and 43-Across |