| Rating | Solver | Clue |
|---|---|---|
| DIM | Dark | |
| LUMINOUS | Glow-in-the-dark | |
| DUSKY | Dark | |
| SWARTHY | Dark-complexioned | |
| MURKY | Dark | |
| INKY | Dark | |
| UNLIT | Dark | |
| GLOOMY | Dark | |
| DERK | Dark. | |
| DIRK | Dark. | |
| DEEP | Dark (shade) | |
| DARKNESS | Dark hours | |
| MAHOGANY | Dark wood | |
| BRUNETTE | Dark brown | |
| SABLE | Dark-furred marten | |
| SILHOUETTES | Dark outlines | |
| CYAN | Dark blue | |
| NIGHT | Dark hours | |
| LOGANBERRY | Dark-red berry | |
| STRAWBERRY | Dark-red berry | |
| AUBERGINE | Dark purple | |
| NAVY | Dark blue | |
| BLACK | Completely dark | |
| WALNUT | Dark timber | |
| MAGENTA | Dark purple-red | |