| Date | Grid | Clue | Author | Editor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun, Jan 12, 2014 | 29A | Heavily favored | Andrew Chaikin | Shortz |
| Sun, Nov 03, 2013 | 91D | Favored against the field | Andy Kravis and Victor Barocas | Shortz |
| Mon, Mar 05, 2012 | 6D | Most likely to win, as a favorite | Mike Nothnagel | Shortz |
| Wed, Oct 15, 2008 | 46D | Heavily favored | Kevin G. Der | Shortz |
| Sun, Jan 22, 2006 | 30D | Favored | George Barany and Michael Shteyman | Shortz |
| Sun, Sep 16, 2001 | 3D | Like some favorites | Bill Zais | Shortz |