| Rating | Solver | Clue |
|---|---|---|
| SUBSTANCE | Matter; essence | |
| STRATEGISTS | Tacticians note the way judges conceal the essence of the matter | |
| SPIRIT | ...al essence, force, or energy, as distinct from matter. ... | |
| ESSENCE | The predominant qualities or virtues of a plant or drug, extracted and refined from grosser matter; or, more strictly, the solution in spirits ... |