| Clue | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Words from someone who failed to understand | New York Times | 11 Feb 2026 |
| "Start over from the beginning" | ||
| "I'm not following ..." | ||
| "Back up a bit, I'm confused" | ||
| 'Wait, I didn't follow that . . .' | USA Today | 10 Sep 2022 |
| 'Wait, I don't follow . . .' | USA Today | 16 Dec 2020 |
| Complicated explanation interruption, and a hint to 18-, 27- and 50-Across | Universal | 13 Dec 2019 |
| *"Wait, wait ... go back" |