| Rating | Solver | Clue |
|---|---|---|
| BASEST | Most mean-spirited | |
| ILLNATURED | Mean-spirited | |
| CURMUDGEONLY | Mean-spirited | |
| SMALLMINDED | Mean-spirited | |
| SMALL-MINDED | Mean-spirited (5-6) | |
| GAMEST | Most spirited | |
| FEISTIEST | Most spirited | |
| PERTEST | According to evaluation, it’s most spirited | |