| Answer | Crossword Clue |
|---|---|
| DPLS | Graduation awards: Abbr. |
| DEGS | They're awarded at graduation (abbr.) |
| DFCS | Awards: Abbr. |
| DSCS | Merit awards: Abbr. |
| DSOS | British awards: Abbr. |
| DSMS | Military awards: Abbr. |
| OBES | Chivalry awards: Abbr. |
| DSCS | Military awards: Abbr. |
| HONS | Academic awards: Abbr. |
| DSOS | British military awards (abbr.) |
| GEDS | Night schoolers' awards: Abbr. |
| DSCS | Awards for heroism (Abbr.) |
| DSMS | Awards for bravery: Abbr. |
| CMA | Awards co-hosted by Brad Paisley: Abbr. |
| CMA | Awards often co-hosted by Carrie Underwood: Abbr. |
| DSCS | Army awards just below Medals of Honor: Abbr. |
| OBES | Awards for J. K. Rowling and P. L. Travers: Abbr. |
