| Rating | Solver | Clue |
|---|---|---|
| HOMERULE | Local self-government | |
| AUTONOMY | Self-government | |
| DEMOCRACY | Self government | |
| INDEPENDENCE | Self government | |
| COUNCILLOR | Local government rep | |
| MAYOR | Local government leader | |
| COMMUNE | Absolute municipal self-government. | |
| GANDHI | Leader of Indian self-government movement | |
| ELECTED | Local government, e.g., not originally selected | |
| AUTONOMIC | Having the power of self-government; autonomous. | |