| Rating | Solver | Clue |
|---|---|---|
| EXPERT | Master | |
| VIRTUOSO | Master | |
| LORD | Master | |
| MAISTER | Master. | |
| OLDHAND | Past master | |
| OWNER | Pet’s “master” | |
| ORCHESTRATOR | Master planner | |
| GURU | Zen master | |
| NAIL | Master (performance) | |
| SKELETON | Master (key) | |
| MAESTRO | Musical master | |
| YOGI | Yoga master | |
| WIZARD | Master magician | |
| MASTERED | Of Master | |
| MASTERING | Of Master | |
| CHESSPLAYER | Checkmate grand master | |
| HMV | His Master’s Voice | |
| ALADDIN | Magic lamp master | |
| MC | Master of ceremonies | |
| HOST | Master of ceremonies | |
| EMCEE | Master of ceremonies | |
| HAVENER | A harbor master. | |
| SCRIMER | A fencing master. | |
| BEMASTER | To master thoroughly. | |
| SCRIVENER | A writing master. | |