| Clue | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Italian for "without", in musical scores | The Telegraph Quick | 06 Jul 2026 |
| "___ Mamma" (Puccini aria sung by Maria Callas) | LA Times Mini | 16 May 2026 |
| La ___, Canadian lingerie retailer (5) | ||
| Zone circled by body of Indian troops without appearing in scores | ||
| ___ replica (without a repeat, in music) |