| Rating | Solver | Clue |
|---|---|---|
| PACES | Strides | |
| LOPES | Strides along slippery slope | |
| FOOTSTEPS | Sounds made by 12-inch strides? | |
| STROAM | To take long strides in walking. | |
| LOPED | Made strides, initially lots of promise, ending disappointed | |
| SIDESTEPPED | Team made strides but found a way round | |
| LOPE | An easy gait, consisting of long running strides or leaps. | |
| SPANKER | One who takes long, quick strides in walking; also, a fast horse. | |