| Rating | Solver | Clue |
|---|---|---|
| EXTREMEST | Most severe | |
| STERNEST | Most severe | |
| WORST | Most severe | |
| CRUCIBLE | A test of the most decisive kind; a severe trial; as, the crucible of affliction. | |
| ORDINARILY | According to established rules or settled method; as a rule; commonly; usually; in most cases; as, a winter more than ordinarily severe. | |