| Rating | Solver | Clue |
|---|---|---|
| HIDEAWAYS | Bolt-holes | |
| PUNCTURES | Holes | |
| OASES | Watering holes | |
| OUTLETS | Vent holes | |
| PUBS | Watering holes | |
| PERFORATIONS | Tiny holes | |
| LADDERS | Stocking holes | |
| WARREN | Rabbit holes | |
| EYELETS | Lacing holes | |
| EYES | Needle holes | |
| ROUND | 18 holes | |
| LEAKS | Unintended holes | |
| WELLS | Water holes | |
| CRATERS | Bomb holes | |
| CRITICIZES | Picks holes in | |
| FINDFAULTWITH | Pick holes in | |
| EXCAVATIONS | Holes in ground | |
| FLAWS | Holes (in argument) | |
| YACHTCLUBS | Sailors' watering holes | |
| APERTURES | Holes or spaces | |
| PERFORATE | Pierce holes in | |
| LOOPED | Full of holes. | |
| SHIRTBUTTON | Apparel accessory with holes | |
| BELT | Apparel accessory with holes | |
| DRILLING | Wall installation with holes | |