| Answer | Crossword Clue |
|---|---|
| EARLS | Ranks below marquises |
| EARLS | Group just below marquises |
| EARLS | They rank below marquises |
| LEGATION | It ranks below an embassy |
| PRIORY | It ranks below an abbey |
| ENLISTEDMAN | He ranks below a noncommissioned officer |
| NONCOMS | Army ranks below warrant officer: Colloq. |
| LTMAJOR | Three ranks below colonel, in the USMC |
