| Rating | Solver | Clue |
|---|---|---|
| GASH | Long deep cut | |
| RIP | Long cut | |
| RAP | Long cut | |
| SLIT | Long cut | |
| FURROW | Any long deep groove | |
| RAVINE | Long, deep, narrow valley | |
| ABRIDGE | Cut a long story short | |
| LADLE | Long spoon with a deep bowl | |
| SUSPIRE | A long, deep breath; a sigh. | |
| LACINIATED | Cut into deep, narrow, irregular lobes; slashed. | |