| Rating | Solver | Clue |
|---|---|---|
| SNIP | Cut | |
| CHEAPER | Cut-rate | |
| COMPETITIVE | Cut-throat | |
| DECISIVE | Clear-cut | |
| DEFINITE | Clear-cut | |
| LACERATION | Cut | |
| AUTHORITATIVE | Clear-cut | |
| AUTHORITARIAN | Clear-cut | |
| CHEAP | Cut-rate | |
| SEVER | Cut | |
| SLICE | Cut | |
| SAWN | Cut | |
| INCISE | Cut | |
| DISTINCT | Clear-cut | |
| LOP | Cut | |
| LACERATED | Cut | |
| SLASH | Cut | |
| LANCE | Surgically cut | |
| INCISED | Surgically cut | |
| STINT | Cut corners | |
| FLAKE | Cut away | |
| FACET | Diamond cut | |
| SHAVED | Cut wafer-thin | |
| CUTDOWN | Cut back | |
| DEADLINES | Cut-off points | |