| Rating | Solver | Clue |
|---|---|---|
| SKEPTIC | Cynic | |
| SCEPTIC | Cynic | |
| SCOFFER | Cynic | |
| DOUBTER | Obtrude disruptively like cynic Thomas | |
| CYNICAL | Pertaining to the Dog Star; as, the cynic, or Sothic, year; cynic cycle. | |
| CYNICISM | The doctrine of the Cynics; the quality of being cynical; the mental state, opinions, or conduct, of a cynic; morose and contemptuous views and opinions. | |
| DIOGENES | A Greek Cynic philosopher (412?-323 B. C.) who lived much in Athens and was distinguished for contempt of the common aims and conditions of life, and for sharp, caustic sayings. | |
| CYNIC | One of a sect or school of philosophers founded by Antisthenes, and of whom Diogenes was a disciple. The first Cynics were noted for austere li... | |