| Rating | Solver | Clue |
|---|---|---|
| DEBUT | One's first outing | |
| DEBUTANTE | One in first appearance | |
| PLACEGETTER | One of first three | |
| PLACEBETTER | One of first three | |
| LEADER | One who goes first | |
| NONE | Not first one, not any! | |
| KITH | First name one French sister | |
| NUN | First name one French sister | |
| MAN | Adam was the first one | |
| OUT | Expose one’s ugly teeth at first | |
| IMPROVE | One must first determine to get better | |
| TAN | Thanks no-one at first for providing shade | |