man of a higher rank or position
| SIR |
| Word | Clue |
|---|---|
| RAY | beam of light or radiation |
| DARK | complete or partial absence of light |
| RATE | of interest or fertility |
| SPOT | point, position |
| POINT | spot, position |
| POWER | solar or of will |
| ADDICT | of caffeine or cocaine |
| COLUMN | vertebral or of newspaper |
| ACADEMY | institution of higher learning |
| DISCORD | Lack of concord, agreement or harmony |
| TASTING | small amount of food or drink |
| VACANCY | unoccupied position or job |
| PRESSURE | atmospheric or of blood |
| SUPERIOR | person of higher rank or quality |
| ATTRIBUTE | characteristic or quality of a thing |
| FOREFRONT | The leading position or edge |
| PROMOTION | advancement in rank or position |
| SMUGGLING | illegal movement of goods or people |
| LINEBACKER | defensive position in American football |
| QUARTERBACK | position in gridiron football |
| CANAL | man-made channel for water |
| ADVENTURER | man of action |