| Rating | Solver | Clue |
|---|---|---|
| EXISTED | Was | |
| COULD | Was capable | |
| LIKED | Was into | |
| CAME TO LIGHT | Was disclosed | |
| LOST OUT | Was beaten | |
| SKIMPED | Was frugal | |
| MOPED | Was miserable | |
| ERRED | Was incorrect | |
| LEARNED | Was told | |
| AILED | Was unwell | |
| WON | Was triumphant | |
| FALTERED | Was hesitant | |
| ACTEDUP | Was naughty | |
| VACILLATED | Was indecisive | |
| WASNT | Was not | |
| HEARD | Was informed | |
| SCRIMPED | Was frugal | |
| HUNGERED | Was starving | |
| PLAYEDUP | Was faulty | |
| LIVED | Was domiciled | |
| LOVED | Was domiciled | |
| ACHED | Was painful | |
| KNEW | Was aware | |
| TRIUMPHED | Was victorious | |
| GENERALISED | Was non-specific | |