Last seen in:
- New York Times - Jan 24 2022
- Wall Street Journal - Jul 30 2019 - Conditions Apply
- L.A. Times Daily - Nov 19 2018
- The Washington Post - Nov 19 2018
- The Telegraph - GK CROSSWORD NO: 1,336 - Jul 8 2018
- The Telegraph - QUICK CROSSWORD NO: 28,018 - Jan 23 2016
- Premier Sunday - King Feature Syndicate - Jun 21 2015
- Newsday.com - May 3 2015
- Eugene Sheffer - King Feature Syndicate - Jan 24 2013
- Eugene Sheffer - King Feature Syndicate - Aug 8 2012
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