| Date | Grid | Clue | Author | Editor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, Oct 17, 2019 | 39D | Beginning of a series | Randolph Ross | Shortz |
| Sat, Sep 23, 2017 | 36A | Start of a series | Robyn Weintraub | Shortz |
| Thu, Jul 28, 2016 | 67A | Series opener | Adam G. Perl | Shortz |
| Fri, May 28, 2010 | 38D | Succession starter | Joe Krozel | Shortz |
| Fri, May 29, 2009 | 6D | Series kickoff | Randolph Ross | Shortz |
| Wed, Jun 22, 2005 | 8D | Saga start | Verna Suit | Shortz |
| Fri, Aug 21, 1998 | 37D | Series opener | Noah Dephoure | Shortz |