| Rating | Solver | Clue |
|---|---|---|
| TURBINE | Water-wheel | |
| AQUA | Water | |
| TURBINES | Water-wheels | |
| OTTER | Water-animal | |
| LOTUS | Water-lily | |
| AQUATIC | Water-related | |
| ANACONDA | Water-boa | |
| GORGES | Water valleys | |
| LILY | Water flower | |
| LEVEES | Water barriers | |
| CURRENT | Water movement | |
| DEW | Water droplets | |
| ROWBOAT | Water transport | |
| MERMAIDS | Water nymphs | |
| NAIADES | Water nymphs | |
| NIX | Water nymph | |
| AQUEDUCTS | Water channels | |
| NENUPHAR | Water lily | |
| GLITTER | Frozen water | |
| BASIN | Holds water | |
| CANAL | Water passage | |
| JET SKI | Water scooter | |
| AQUAPLANE | Surface-water “skid” | |
| PERRIER | French water | |
| CATCHMENT | Water collection | |