| Rating | Solver | Clue |
|---|---|---|
| BRANDISHING | Wielding | |
| EXERTING | Wielding | |
| SLASHING | Wielding a sword | |
| THRUSTING | Wielding a sword | |
| WIELDANCE | The act or power of wielding. | |
| SLAVOCRACY | The persons or interest formerly representing slavery politically, or wielding political power for the preservation or advancement of slavery. | |
| WEAK | Lacking in elements of political strength; not wielding or having authority or energy; deficient in the resources that are essential to a ruler... | |