| Rating | Solver | Clue |
|---|---|---|
| INTERVIEWEE | Chat-show guest | |
| INTERVIEWER | Chat-show guest | |
| ELLEN | Chat-show host ... DeGeneres | |
| OPRAH | Harpo turned back to chat-show hostess | |
| PANELLISTS | Board leans towards chat-show discussion participants | |
| POPINJAY | Dandy to call on chat-show host Leno | |