| Rating | Solver | Clue |
|---|---|---|
| REDCOAT | Old British soldier | |
| TOMMY | British soldier | |
| VETERAN | Old soldier | |
| VET | Scrutinise old soldier | |
| MUSKETEER | Old armed soldier | |
| VETTED | Old soldier Ted examined | |
| SEADOG | Experienced or old soldier | |
| SOVEREIGN | Old British gold coin | |
| SEPOY | Indian soldier in British service | |