| Clue | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Something answered with a 'Hello?' | USA Today | 17 Dec 2022 |
| Something that has a ring to it | New York Times | 03 Dec 2022 |
| It's a conversation piece in Ring caught by everyone | Irish Times Crosaire | 15 Jun 2017 |
| Awfully lonely chap with no yen for communication | The Times Cryptic | 19 Oct 2016 |
| An operator may help place one |