| Rating | Solver | Clue |
|---|---|---|
| FOUNDER | Benefactor | |
| DONOR | Benefactor | |
| PATRONAGE | Support of benefactor | |
| PATRON | Protector or benefactor | |
| SPONSOR | Redesign spoons for right benefactor | |
| SANTA | Christmas benefactor is part peasant, apparently | |
| MUNIFICENT | Very liberal in giving or bestowing; lavish; as, a munificent benefactor. | |
| WELLDOER | One who does well; one who does good to another; a benefactor. | |
| ANONYMOUS | Nameless; of unknown name; also, of unknown or unavowed authorship; as, an anonymous benefactor; an anonymous pamphlet or letter. | |
| GRATITUDE | The state of being grateful; warm and friendly feeling toward a benefactor; kindness awakened by a favor received; thankfulness. | |