| Rating | Solver | Clue |
|---|---|---|
| SOFT | Easily cut | |
| FREESTONE | A stone composed of sand or grit; -- so called because it is easily cut or wrought. | |
| SHARP | Having a very thin edge or fine point; of a nature to cut or pierce easily; not blunt or dull; keen. | |
| HARD | Not easily penetrated, cut, or separated into parts; not yielding to pressure; firm; solid; compact; -- applied to material bodies, and opposed... | |
| RABBET | ... of the edge or face of any body; especially, one intended to receive another member, so as to break or cover the joint, or more easily to hold ... | |