| Rating | Solver | Clue |
|---|---|---|
| EXCUSE | Release from a duty | |
| RELIEF | Release from a post, or from the performance of duty, by the intervention of others, by discharge, or by relay; as, a relief of a sentry. | |
| RELIEVE | To release from a post, station, or duty; to put another in place of, or to take the place of, in the bearing of any burden, or discharge of any duty. | |
| ACQUIT | To set free, release or discharge from an obligation, duty, liability, burden, or from an accusation or charge; -- now followed by of before th... | |
| EXEMPT | To release or deliver from some liability which others are subject to; to except or excuse from he operation of a law; to grant immunity to; to... | |