LEADOFF
| Date | Clue |
|---|---|
| 2026-09-28 | With 41-Across, ball hit out of the park by the very first batter for either side … or a hint to the starts of 18-, 27-, 46- and 60-Across |
| 2017-11-08 | Bat first |
| 1995-12-30 | Start the ball rolling |
| Date | Clue |
|---|---|
| 2026-09-28 | With 41-Across, ball hit out of the park by the very first batter for either side … or a hint to the starts of 18-, 27-, 46- and 60-Across |
| 2017-11-08 | Bat first |
| 1995-12-30 | Start the ball rolling |