| Rating | Solver | Clue |
|---|---|---|
| FEARED | Dreaded | |
| DRAD | Dreaded. | |
| YDRAD | Dreaded. | |
| DREADABLE | Worthy of being dreaded. | |
| DREAD-BOLTED | Armed with dreaded bolts. | |
| ADDRESSED | Dealt with dreaded problems surrounding ship | |
| BETE NOIRE | Something especially hated or dreaded; a bugbear. | |
| INFORMIDABLE | Not formidable; not to be feared or dreaded. | |