| Rating | Solver | Clue |
|---|---|---|
| HOTUPS | Becomes more intense | |
| DEEPENS | Becomes more intense | |
| ACUTER | More intense | |
| EDGIER | More intense | |
| KEENER | More intense | |
| DARKENS | Becomes more overcast | |
| DEEPEN | Make more intense | |
| DENSER | Muddled sender becomes more obtuse | |
| NASTIER | Retsina becomes even more foul-tasting | |
| SUBSIDE | Becomes less intense or severe | |
| SUBSIDES | Becomes less intense or severe | |
| EXPANDS | Becomes larger or more extensive | |
| OPENSUP | Becomes more vocal and starts shooting | |
| BUSIER | Double-decker level without tea becomes more hectic | |
| READAPTS | Once more becomes adjusted to changed conditions | |