Historical clue formulations

• It typically has a string attached — 2026-02-08
• It's always getting into hot water — 2025-08-31
• Pouch on a string — 2022-08-07
• Earl Grey pouch on a string — 2018-06-18
• Lipton item attached to a string — 2016-02-29
• What's brewing? — 2015-03-05
• Earl Grey holder — 2009-06-10
• Thing on a string — 2008-12-12
• Dinner table item on a string — 2007-05-01
• One getting into hot water — 2006-09-21
• Leaves holder — 2002-12-05
• Gunpowder holder — 1998-12-26
• Steeper? — 1998-11-28
• It may land in hot water — 1998-11-24
• Item attached to a string — 1998-08-05
• It finds itself in hot water — 1998-06-14
• It's often in hot water — 1997-03-02