| Rating | Solver | Clue |
|---|---|---|
| SPIES | Moles | |
| NAEVI | Congenital moles | |
| ESPIES | Catches sight of European moles | |
| ZALAMBDODONT | One of the Zalambdodonta. The tenrec, solenodon, and golden moles are examples. | |
| AGOUTA | A small insectivorous mammal (Solenodon paradoxus), allied to the moles, found only in Hayti. | |
| DESMAN | An amphibious, insectivorous mammal found in Russia (Myogale moschata). It is allied to the moles, but is called muskrat by some English writers. | |
| MOLEHILL | A little hillock of earth thrown up by moles working under ground; hence, a very small hill, or an insignificant obstacle or difficulty. | |