| Rating | Solver | Clue |
|---|---|---|
| DOG | Man’s best friend | |
| DOGMAS | Arrogant opinions put man’s best friend over mother’s | |
| DOGMA | Man’s best friend, Ma, has a system of beliefs | |
| BRIDESMAN | A male friend who attends upon a bridegroom and bride at their marriage; the "best man." | |
| CLOSEST | Best (friend) | |
| MAN | Dog’s best friend is in demand | |
| PALS | Gods, perhaps, are man’s best friends | |
| DOGS | Gods, perhaps, are man’s best friends | |
| ESTABLISHMENT | Doctor let his best man into institution | |