| Clue | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Hypothetical (one hopes!) global conflict, for short | New York Times | 16 Mar 2026 |
| Often-dystopian conflict | ||
| Often-dystopian conflict | LA Times Daily | 18 Jul 2019 |
| Often-dystopian conflict | ||
| Hypothetical future conflict, briefly | Wall Street Journal | 14 Oct 2016 |
| Event with nuclear bombs, briefly |