| Date | Grid | Clue | Author | Editor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Aug 08, 2014 | 64A | A wild card is unlikely to beat one | Bruce Haight | Shortz |
| Mon, Jun 30, 2014 | 12D | Favorite entrant in a tournament | Ed Sessa | Shortz |
| Sat, Sep 10, 2011 | 58A | #1 in sports | David Quarfoot | Shortz |
| Mon, Dec 26, 2005 | 24D | Tournament favorite | Allan E. Parrish | Shortz |
| Fri, Jan 05, 1996 | 14D | #1 at Wimbledon | R. Ross | Shortz |