| Clue | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|
| ### | Thomas Joseph | 08 Dec 2018 |
| # # # | New York Times | 02 Aug 2015 |
| # # # | ||
| Service stripes, informally | ||
| Soldier's service stripes | ||
| They appear at one-yard intervals | ||
| {/Lines on a football field/} | ||
| *Corned beef stains? | ||
| Breakfast-plate stains | ||
| Service stripes, informally | ||
| Service stripes |