| Rating | Solver | Clue |
|---|---|---|
| SCALING | Climbing | |
| SCANDENT | Climbing. | |
| STEPLADDERS | Climbing aids | |
| LADDERS | Climbing frames | |
| LADDER | Climbing apparatus | |
| SWEETPEA | Climbing flower | |
| VINES | Climbing plants | |
| ROPE | Climbing equipment | |
| AEGIS | Climbing equipment | |
| PITON | Climbing equipment | |
| ROPES | Climbing gear | |
| IVY | Climbing vine | |
| RATTAN | Climbing palm | |
| VETCH | Climbing plant | |
| CRAMPON | Climbing iron | |
| LIANA | Climbing plant | |
| ICEPICK | Glacier-climbing tool | |
| BINE | Climbing plant | |
| SIDE | Climbing plant | |
| CREEPER | Climbing plant | |
| VINE | Climbing plant | |
| CLEMATIS | Climbing plant | |
| SWEET PEA | Climbing plant (5,3) | |
| TOEHOLD | Small climbing grip | |
| ABSEILING | Climbing down rope | |