| Rating | Solver | Clue |
|---|---|---|
| CACOPHONIOUS | Harsh-sounding. | |
| STRIDENT | Harsh sounding | |
| SNORER | Harsh sounding sleeper | |
| HOARSE | Sounding rough and harsh | |
| BRAZEN | Sounding harsh and loud, like resounding brass. | |
| LIQUID | Flowing or sounding smoothly or without abrupt transitions or harsh tones. | |