| Clue | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Many a song on the Billboard Hot 100 | New York Times Mini | 20 Apr 2024 |
| Chart maker | Thomas Joseph | 15 Jun 2019 |
| Many a Top 40 song | LA Times Daily | 02 Oct 2018 |
| Many a Top 40 song | The Washington Post | 02 Oct 2018 |
| Radio offering | Thomas Joseph | 16 Jun 2018 |
| Many a Top 40 song | ||
| Candidate for the Top 40 | ||
| Chart maker | ||
| Top 40 hit, often | ||
| Top 40 number | ||
| 17-, 40- or 61-Across | ||
| 17-, 40- or 61-Across | ||
| Radio offering | ||
| Hit piece? |