| Rating | Solver | Clue |
|---|---|---|
| ALLYING | Taking sides (with) | |
| RID | Free bride not taking sides | |
| AIDE | Apprentice maiden not taking sides | |
| EMBER | Members not taking sides for coal | |
| OAR | Hoard not taking sides in row | |
| USES | Exploits US, rest not taking sides | |
| CLAP | Smack unruly alpaca, not taking sides | |
| OTHER | Mothers not taking sides? That’s different! | |
| ABUSE | Kabul not taking sides over South-East misconduct | |