| Answer | Crossword Clue |
|---|---|
| TRIPLEA | Like the least risky bonds |
| RATEDAAA | Like the best bonds |
| AAARATED | Like the best bonds |
| ASSETS | Stocks, bonds, and the like |
| AAARATED | Like the best bonds, and a hint to the answers to starred clues |
| LAMEST | Like the least convincing excuses |
| EASIEST | Like the path of least resistance |
