| Rating | Solver | Clue |
|---|---|---|
| PROPSUP | Keeps from falling | |
| SUPPORT | That which upholds, sustains, or keeps from falling, as a prop, a pillar, or a foundation of any kind. | |
| DETAINS | Keeps from proceeding | |
| PROPUP | Keep from falling | |
| SHUNS | Keeps away from | |
| RAIN | Water falling from clouds | |
| REFRAINS | Keeps away from chorus lines? | |
| PROCIDUOUS | Falling from its proper place. | |
| SHOREUP | Support(something) to protect it from falling | |
| EMPLOYEE | Colleague from emcee’s club falling for ploy | |
| FURFURATION | Falling of scurf from the head; desquamation. | |