| Rating | Solver | Clue |
|---|---|---|
| FOCAL | Pivotal | |
| AXID | Pivotal point | |
| CRUX | Pivotal point | |
| AXIS | Pivotal point | |
| BELIEVERS | Those with faith told to become pivotal load-shifters | |
| PIVOTAL | Of or pertaining to a pivot or turning point; belonging to, or constituting, a pivot; of the nature of a pivot; as, the pivotalopportunity of a career; the pivotal position in a battle. | |