| Rating | Solver | Clue |
|---|---|---|
| ONTHEMEND | Getting better | |
| IMPROVING | Getting better | |
| OUTSMARTING | Getting the better of | |
| RELAYING | Getting better at morale building | |
| RALLYING | Getting better at morale building | |
| STATIONARY | Not improving or getting worse; not growing wiser, greater, better, more excellent, or the contrary. | |