| Clue | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Many a chart-topping song | LA Times Daily | 20 Jul 2026 |
| Many a listing on the Billboard Hot 100 | New York Times | 14 Jun 2026 |
| Hot number | Wall Street Journal | 10 Dec 2025 |
| Chart-topper | Newsday | 15 Oct 2023 |
| #1 Billboard song, often | Premier Sunday | 28 Jul 2019 |
| Chart-topping tune | ||
| 54-Across, e.g. |