| Clue | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|
| *Be conservative, perhaps | Wall Street Journal | 10 Aug 2023 |
| Span before a spin | The Washington Post | 17 Jun 2018 |
| Span before a spin | LA Times Daily | 17 Jun 2018 |
| Span before a spin | ||
| Part of washing ... or what's exhibited by the circled letters from top to bottom | New York Times | 26 Mar 2015 |
| Part of washing ... or what's exhibited by the shaded letters from top to bottom | ||
| Laundry phase |