| Date | Grid | Clue | Author | Editor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun, May 30, 2010 | 3D | Most promising | Eric Berlin | Shortz |
| Sun, Dec 27, 2009 | 24A | Most hopeful | Elizabeth C. Gorski | Shortz |
| Sat, Feb 11, 2006 | 41D | Like the best outlook | David Quarfoot | Shortz |
| Mon, Oct 26, 1998 | 24A | Most optimistic | Robert Dillman | Shortz |
| Fri, Dec 06, 1996 | 17A | Most upbeat | M. Nosowsky | Shortz |