| Clue | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Third most populous city in the Pine Tree State | USA Today | 25 Aug 2023 |
| Northern New England city | Newsday | 21 Jul 2020 |
| City on the Penobscot River | Universal | 11 Aug 2016 |
| City on the Penobscot River | ||
| City on the Penobscot | ||
| City on the Penobscot River | ||
| City on the Penobscot | ||
| Home of Stephen King | ||
| City on the Penobscot River | ||
| Setting of many Stephen King novels | ||
| Down East city on the Penobscot River: 2 wds. |