| Rating | Solver | Clue |
|---|---|---|
| ASSURANCE | Positive declaration | |
| AVOUCHMENT | The act of avouching; positive declaration. | |
| ASSEVERATION | The act of asseverating, or that which is asseverated; positive affirmation or assertion; solemn declaration. | |
| POSITIVE | Definitely laid down; explicitly stated; clearly expressed; -- opposed to implied; as, a positive declaration or promise. | |
| ASSERTION | The act of asserting, or that which is asserted; positive declaration or averment; affirmation; statement asserted; position advanced. | |