| Rating | Solver | Clue |
|---|---|---|
| MISAPPLIED | Misused | |
| ABUSED | Misused | |
| AVARICE | Caviare misused with greed | |
| SIESTAS | Misused as sites for naps | |
| ORIEL | Misused oiler on bay window | |
| CORRIGENDUM | Misused gerund ... micro error printed | |
| GOLD LEAF | Precious metal sheet misused a golf lead | |
| DAPHNE | Pen had been misused by du Maurier | |