| Rating | Solver | Clue |
|---|---|---|
| SCANDINAVIA | North European region | |
| IBERIA | European region | |
| NORDIC | North European | |
| ARCTIC | North polar region | |
| ALSACE | The European Parliament’s HQ region | |
| BRUSSELS | The European Parliament’s HQ region | |
| SECTOR | Unhappy, Costner leaves north region | |