| Rating | Solver | Clue |
|---|---|---|
| ACCLAIMING | Commending | |
| APPLAUDING | Commending | |
| PLAUDITORY | Applauding; commending. | |
| APPROVING | Expressing approbation; commending; as, an approving smile. | |
| COMMENDATORY | Serving to commend; containing praise or commendation; commending; praising. | |
| COMMENDATION | The act of commending; praise; favorable representation in words; recommendation. | |