| Clue | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Hall of Fame pitcher | Thomas Joseph | 31 May 2025 |
| Hall of Fame pitcher | Thomas Joseph | 27 Apr 2023 |
| Former NY Mets' legendary pitcher who was nicknamed "The Franchise" and was part of the 1969 World Series team: 2 wds. | ||
| Hall-of-Fame pitcher who once struck out 10 consecutive batters | New York Times | 21 Dec 2018 |
| Hall-of-Fame pitcher who once struck out 10 consecutive batters | ||
| Only pitcher whose jersey number was retired by the Mets | LA Times Daily | 10 Dec 2016 |
| Only pitcher whose jersey number was retired by the Mets | ||
| See 20-Across | ||
| Triple Cy Young Award winner | ||
| Pitching star | ||
| Mets ace |