| Clue | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|
| The __, TV series set in southern California (1,1) | The Guardian Weekend | 04 Apr 2026 |
| Mischa Barton played Marissa Cooper in this (The --) | ||
| Soap set in Orange County (The --) | ||
| Siblingless (abbr) (2) | ||
| Soap which took its name from its setting, Orange County (The --) | ||
| Senior commissioned soldier (abbr) (2) | ||
| Military abbrevaition | The Telegraph Cryptic | 30 May 2022 |