| Rating | Solver | Clue |
|---|---|---|
| SERENADE | Croon | |
| SINO | Croon | |
| SING | Croon | |
| CROONED | Of Croon | |
| CROONING | Of Croon | |
| REALISING | “Genuine!” I croon, being fully cognisant | |
| PASSING | Heard father croon while going by | |
| DICING | Heard Detective Inspector croon while chopping finely | |
| DOSING | Go ahead and croon while giving out drugs | |
| CONCORD | Croon CD produced in time of peace and harmony | |
| VANDALISING | Five Romans and Mr Baba croon while destroying wantonly | |