Sketch that kicks off "SNL" ... or a phonetic hint to the start of 18-, 29-, 37- or 49-Across Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% COLDOPEN Sketch that kicks off "SNL" ... or a phonetic hint to the start of 18-, 29-, 37- or 49-Across (8) Universal Jul 21, 2023
5% THATTRACKS "Sounds about right," and a hint to 17-, 26-, 37- and 49-Across (10) Wall Street Journal Feb 23, 2026
5% THREEPEATS Athletic trifectas … or a phonetic hint to the starts of 17-, 29- and 46-Across (10) New York Times Jan 26, 2026
4% DREW Sketched (4) Premier Sunday Apr 26, 2026
4% FLYINGSTART Early advantage ... or a hint to the beginnings of 17-, 25-, 36- and 49-Across (11) New York Times Apr 21, 2026
4% EDU 37-Across email ending (3) LA Times Daily Apr 14, 2026
4% NUMBERTENDOWNINGST See 18 Across (18) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Apr 13, 2026
4% ATTLEE Former 18 Across resident (6) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Apr 13, 2026
4% BLAIR Former 18 Across resident (5) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Apr 13, 2026
4% TRUSS Former 18 Across resident (5) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Apr 13, 2026

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