| Rating | Solver | Clue |
|---|---|---|
| SLOPE | Gradient | |
| STEEP | Having a high gradient | |
| INCLINE | Ink line said to show gradient | |
| CLIVITY | Inclination; ascent or descent; a gradient. | |
| GRADIENT | Moving by steps; walking; as, gradient automata. | |
| GRADE | A graded ascending, descending, or level portion of a road; a gradient. | |