| Rating | Solver | Clue |
|---|---|---|
| PAR | Knock back Norm | |
| REFUSE | Knock back | |
| REFUSAL | Knock-back (coll) | |
| RESIST | Knock back | |
| DRINK | Knock back | |
| REBUT | Knock back | |
| REPEL | Knock back | |
| SWILL | Knock back Southern command | |
| THEME | Knock me back in the argument | |
| ASSETS | Take back nuts and knock out | |