| Answer | Crossword Clue |
|---|---|
| TAKETHECAKE | Rank first |
| PRIMACY | First rank |
| AONE | First rank |
| ACE | First-rank |
| PFC | First mil. rank |
| TOPDRAWER | Of first rank. |
| FOREMOST | First in rank |
| ACE | Of first rank. |
| SPEC | ... first class: mil. rank |
| CAPTAIN | Rank that goes with the first parts of the answers to starred clues |
