| Rating | Solver | Clue |
|---|---|---|
| PAW | Dog’s hand | |
| LICK | To draw or pass the tongue over; as, a dog licks his master's hand. | |
| PAT | To strike gently with the fingers or hand; to stroke lightly; to tap; as, to pat a dog. | |
| SLIP | A leash or string by which a dog is held; -- so called from its being made in such a manner as to slip, or become loose, by relaxation of the hand. | |
| LEAD | To guide or conduct with the hand, or by means of some physical contact connection; as, a father leads a child; a jockey leads a horse with a halter; a dog leads a blind man. | |