| SPELL | Enchanting expression or term (5) |
| SNEER | Contemptuous expression or remark (5) |
| IRONY | Satirical expression, or one returning to New York (5) |
| IDIOM | Particular expression or phrase (5) |
| UNITY | First name of one of the Mitford sisters; or, term for the number one (5) |
| REMIT | Terms of reference, or term one made of it (5) |
| ANGEL | Endearing name or term for a person whose figurative halo so rarely slips, they appear to be heaven-sent (5) |
| LIMIT | Word after speed or term |
| INREM | Lien, or term regularly affecting something in law |
| CHAIR | "The ___", 2021 Netflix academic dramedy... or term for an academic department's head |
| NUANCE | Subtle difference in or shade of meaning or expression or sound (6) |
| PHRASE | A manner or style of expression or diction; a group of words constituting a single element in the sentence; a catchword; or, a musical passage (6) |
| TRENCHANT | Incisive or vigorous in expression or style |
| TENURE | A holding or incumbency; or, the time or term for which this is held (6) |
| MISNOMER | Incorrect or unsuitable name or term for a person or thing (8) |
| SENTENCE | Grammatical term or term in prison (8) |
| FORMULA | Expression or entity such as E=mc2; or, a milk substitute for bottle-fed babies (7) |
| OUTLET | The mouth of a river; a shop; a means of uninhibited expression; or, a chimney, femerall or other vent (6) |
| NEOLOGISM | Newly coined word or expression, or a new use of an established one (9) |
| SOLEMNITY | Only fool wearing surprised expression -- or glumness (9) |
