| Clue | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|
| XXX, for example | New York Times | 28 Jul 2017 |
| XXX, for example | ||
| What one needs to win the game found in 17-, 28- and 45-Across | USA Today | 08 Dec 2016 |
| What one needs to win the game found in 17-, 28- and 45-Across | ||
| Tic-tac-toe win ... or hint to the starts of the answers to the starred clues | New York Times | 16 Nov 2015 |
| Tic-tac-toe win ... or hint to the starts of the answers to the starred clues |