| Rating | Solver | Clue |
|---|---|---|
| HEAD | Top | |
| BEST | Top-notch | |
| REDHEAD | Carrot-top | |
| SUPERB | Top-notch | |
| URGENT | Top-priority | |
| IMBALANCE | Top-heaviness | |
| INBALANCE | Top-heaviness | |
| UPPER | Top | |
| SUMMIT | Top | |
| UPPERMOST | Top | |
| SHIRT | Top | |
| HIGHGRADE | Top-quality | |
| EXCELLENT | Top-drawer | |
| PREMIER | Top-ranking | |
| APEX | Top | |
| OTT | Over-the-top | |
| TOP | Top-boots. | |
| SHOULDER | Top-of-the-arm joint | |
| CONVERTIBLES | Top-down cars | |
| ALPHA | Top dog | |
| LEADER | Top dog | |
| BUREAUS | Roll-top desks | |
| OPENERS | Bottle-top removers | |
| RINGMASTER | Big-top boss | |
| CEOS | Top executives | |