| Rating | Solver | Clue |
|---|---|---|
| RULE OUT | Dismiss from consideration | |
| RULEOUT | Dismiss from consideration | |
| SACK | Dismiss (from job) | |
| EXPEL | Dismiss (from college) | |
| AXE | Dismiss from office | |
| FIRE | Dismiss from a job | |
| AMOVE | To dismiss from an office or station. | |
| DISSHIP | To dismiss from service on board ship. | |