| Rating | Solver | Clue |
|---|---|---|
| EXPEL | Dismiss (from school) | |
| RULE OUT | Dismiss from consideration | |
| RULEOUT | Dismiss from consideration | |
| SACK | Dismiss (from job) | |
| TRUANT | Absentee from school | |
| TRUANTS | Absentees from school | |
| AXE | Dismiss from office | |
| TRUANTING | Wagging from school | |
| WAGS | Is absent from school | |
| TRUANCY | Deliberate absence from school | |
| FIRE | Dismiss from a job | |
| CLASSIC | Textbook from school setting is confirming leads | |
| SPRINTER | Runner emerging from school with office appliance | |
| AMOVE | To dismiss from an office or station. | |
| DISSHIP | To dismiss from service on board ship. | |