| Rating | Solver | Clue |
|---|---|---|
| DEDUCTS | Takes away | |
| SUBTRACTS | Takes away | |
| ADEMPT | Takes away. | |
| DETRACTS | Takes away (from) | |
| CONFISCATES | Takes away from | |
| DEPRIVES | Takes away from | |
| REMOVES | Takes away and places elsewhere | |
| ICING | Adding decorative sweetness takes away from ice-skating | |
| ADORNED | Matador Ned takes away mat to be beautifully decorated | |
| DINER-OUT | One who often takes his dinner away from home, or in company. | |