| Date | Grid | Clue | Author | Editor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Oct 23, 2015 | 27A | Turning point? | Evan Birnholz | Shortz |
| Tue, Mar 28, 2006 | 51A | Opening necessity? | Jim Hyres | Shortz |
| Thu, Jan 17, 2002 | 5D | Necessity for an opening act? | Sherry O. Blackard | Shortz |
| Sat, Jan 04, 1997 | 1A | Handle | M. W. Perry | Shortz |