| Rating | Solver | Clue |
|---|---|---|
| DISPELS | Dismisses | |
| KICKSOUT | Dismisses | |
| LAUGHSOFF | Dismisses | |
| SACKS | Dismisses | |
| RETRENCHES | Dismisses | |
| FIRES | Dismisses flames | |
| DITHERS | Hesitates when bandit dismisses half her original story | |
| CASHIERER | One who rejects, discards, or dismisses; as, a cashierer of monarchs. | |
| DISMISS | To discard; to remove or discharge from office, service, or employment; as, the king dismisses his ministers; the matter dismisses his servant. | |