| Rating | Solver | Clue |
|---|---|---|
| DOWN | Small soft feathers | |
| TUFT | A collection of small, flexible, or soft things in a knot or bunch; a waving or bending and spreading cluster; as, a tuft of flowers or feathers. | |
| DOWNY | Soft (feathers) | |
| APRICOTS | Small soft fruits | |
| BERRY | Small soft fruit | |
| FIG | Small soft fruit | |
| BLUEBERRY | Small soft fruit | |
| APRICOT | Small soft fruit | |
| NARROWS DOWN | Makes fine, soft feathers but limits choices | |
| FLUFF | Nap or down; flue; soft, downy feathers. | |