| Rating | Solver | Clue |
|---|---|---|
| ASTUTE | Clever | |
| BRAINY | Clever | |
| INTELLIGENT | Clever | |
| DEFT | Clever | |
| ADROIT | Clever | |
| SMART | Clever | |
| CANNY | Clever | |
| SUBTLE | Clever | |
| RIDDLE | Clever conundrum | |
| WIT | Clever humour | |
| COUPS | Clever strokes | |
| NIFTY | Clever (gadget) | |
| CHIMP | Clever ape | |
| QUIP | Clever saying | |
| SMARTEST | Most clever | |
| WITTICISM | Clever remark | |
| ARTIFICE | Clever expedient | |
| INGENIOUS | Very clever | |
| CLEVERISH | Somewhat clever. | |
| SHREWD | Clever and perceptive | |
| WITTY | Clever and amusing | |
| CUNNING | Clever at deceiving | |
| HENDE | Skillful; dexterous; clever. | |
| SOLERT | Skillful; clever; crafty. | |
| LEVERS | Clever shoplifter conceals crowbars | |