advancement in rank or position
| PROMOTION |
| Word | Clue |
|---|---|
| SIR | man of a higher rank or position |
| SPOT | point, position |
| MAJOR | military rank |
| POINT | spot, position |
| STEAD | position |
| CROUCH | bent or stooped position |
| GENTRY | rank by birth |
| RATING | position on a scale |
| VACANCY | unoccupied position or job |
| CORPORAL | military rank |
| MARSHALL | military rank |
| SERGEANT | military rank |
| SUPERIOR | person of higher rank or quality |
| BRIGADIER | senior military rank |
| FOREFRONT | The leading position or edge |
| INSPECTOR | police rank |
| LIEUTENANT | military rank |
| LINEBACKER | defensive position in American football |
| QUARTERBACK | position in gridiron football |
| QUARTERMASTER | army supply officer or naval rank |
| CONTEMPT | advanced emotion |
| BENEFIT | advantage |