| Answer | Crossword Clue |
|---|---|
| CPLUS | Grade lower than B |
| CCC | Bond rating lower than B |
| DEMOTE | Lower in grade |
| DERATE | Lower the grade of |
| reducer | lower in grade or rank demote |
| below | in a lower rank or grade |
| RANKER | Commissioned officer promoted from a lower grade. |
| downgrade | Reduce to a lower grade, rank, or level of importance |
| downgraded | Reduce to a lower grade, rank, or level of importance |
| downgrading | Reduce to a lower grade, rank, or level of importance |
| downgrades | Reduce to a lower grade, rank, or level of importance |
