| Clue | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Competitor suggested by 17-, 23- and 45-Across … or by the name of the inventor jumbled in the circled letters | New York Times | 15 Jul 2026 |
| Competitive puzzler with quick fingers | LA Times Daily | 22 Dec 2025 |
| Participant in a race involving a puzzle toy first sold in 1977 | The Times Specialist Sunday | 09 Jul 2023 |
| One in a Rubik's race | Newsday | 09 Jan 2021 |