| Rating | Solver | Clue |
|---|---|---|
| IDAHO | North-western US state | |
| MAINE | North-eastern US state | |
| MONTANA | North-western US state | |
| DAKOTA | US state, North ... | |
| CAROLINA | US state, North ... | |
| ALASKA | Far north US state | |
| VERMONT | North Eastern US state | |
| OKLAHOMA | US state, north of Texas | |
| OHIO | A state in north eastern US | |