| Rating | Solver | Clue |
|---|---|---|
| CATGUT | Strong string | |
| CORD | Strong string | |
| TWINE | Strong string | |
| STOUT | Firm; tough; materially strong; enduring; as, a stout vessel, stick, string, or cloth. | |
| LINE | A linen thread or string; a slender, strong cord; also, a cord of any thickness; a rope; a hawser; as, a fishing line; a line for snaring birds; a clothesline; a towline. | |