| Rating | Solver | Clue |
|---|---|---|
| SAWS | Cuts | |
| SNIPS | Scissor-cuts | |
| LACERATIONS | Cuts | |
| TRIMS | Cuts | |
| SKIMPS | Cuts corners | |
| ISOLATES | Cuts off | |
| CROPS | Cuts short | |
| DOCKS | Cuts off | |
| NICKS | Tiny cuts | |
| ROASTS | Pork cuts | |
| SORES | Infected cuts | |
| RIBEYES | Steak cuts | |
| TBONES | Steak cuts | |
| SPARERIBS | Pork cuts | |
| RUMPS | Beef cuts | |
| SHANKS | Beef cuts | |
| CHOPS | Pork cuts | |
| LOINS | Butcher’s cuts | |
| CEASES | Cuts off | |
| INCISES | Cuts into | |
| TRUNCATES | Cuts short | |
| EXCISES | Cuts out | |
| GASHES | Large cuts | |
| SEVERS | Cuts off | |
| REDUCES | Cuts back | |