| Rating | Solver | Clue |
|---|---|---|
| WON | Achieved first place | |
| DEADHEAT | Tie for first place | |
| IMPRIMIS | In the first place | |
| ORIGINALLY | In the first place | |
| WINSOME | Charming place first backed by some | |
| ENTITLED | First place secured by end ... qualified! | |
| PLAQUES | Equals went off after first-place wall trophies | |