| Rating | Solver | Clue |
|---|---|---|
| CULDESACS | Dead-end roads | |
| CUL-DE-SACS | Dead-end roads (3-2-4) | |
| TIE | Dead end | |
| IMPASSE | Dead end | |
| PROBLEM | Dead end | |
| ROUTINE | Dead end | |
| DEAL | Dead end becoming love pact | |
| TRACED | Followed sign to dead end | |
| AORTA | Vessel returns at road, not dead end | |