| Rating | Solver | Clue |
|---|---|---|
| FORTE | Strong point | |
| MERIT | Desert strong point | |
| LONGSUIT | Personal strong point | |
| BLUNT | A short needle with a strong point. See Needle. | |
| OPINION | That which is opined; a notion or conviction founded on probable evidence; belief stronger than impression, less strong than positive knowledge... | |
| ABIETINE | ...Canada balsam. It is without taste or smell, is insoluble in water, but soluble in alcohol (especially at the boiling point), in strong acetic ... | |
| BOWIE KNIFE | A knife with a strong blade from ten to fifteen inches long, and double-edged near the point; -- used as a hunting knife, and formerly as a wea... | |