| Rating | Solver | Clue |
|---|---|---|
| AILS | Afflicts | |
| AFFLICTER | One who afflicts. | |
| SCOURGER | One who scourges or punishes; one who afflicts severely. | |
| TROUBLE | That which gives disturbance, annoyance, or vexation; that which afflicts. | |
| WORM | An internal tormentor; something that gnaws or afflicts one's mind with remorse. | |
| TROUBLER | One who troubles or disturbs; one who afflicts or molests; a disturber; as, a troubler of the peace. | |
| TRIAL | That which tries or afflicts; that which harasses; that which tries the character or principles; that which tempts to evil; as, his child's conduct was a sore trial. | |