| Clue | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|
| The 1980s, roughly, in United States history | ||
| Most of the 1980s | New York Times | 21 Dec 2024 |
| When the Cold War ended | LA Times Daily | 18 Nov 2021 |
| The 1980s, politically | Wall Street Journal | 11 Jul 2018 |
| The 1980s, politically | ||
| When Star Wars began | LA Times Daily | 27 Feb 2016 |
| Period of MTV's heyday | ||
| 1981-89, politically |