| Rating | Solver | Clue |
|---|---|---|
| OVERT | Finished before tea? That's obvious! | |
| WENDED | Wove west before finished | |
| OVERALL | Finished before everyone, generally speaking | |
| TALE | Anecdote about tea before beer | |
| RABBIT | Gossip with Jewish teacher before tea | |
| TEST | Try out a set before tea | |
| TEAR | Rush to make tea before recital starts | |
| LOVER | Flame went back before tea in revolt | |
| DELFT | Fled back before tea for Dutch pottery | |
| OVER | All finished before bearing makes it arrogant | |
| COUPLET | Short verse for a pair before tea | |
| COUPLETS | Short verse for a pair before tea | |