| UMBRA | Innermost and darkest part of a shadow, often used in the context of 7 Down |
| CONTRAST | Degree of difference between the lightest and darkest parts of a picture |
| REMISSION | Medical term referring to a period during which symptoms of a disease are reduced or disappear, often used in the context of chronic illnesses like cancer. (9) |
| EXNIHILO | Latin phrase meaning 'out of nothing', often used in the context of divine creation (2,6) |
| PHOBOS | Named after the Greek god personifying fear, the innermost and larger of the two natural satellites |
| KEEP | What is the innermost and strongest central tower of a medieval castle (4) |
| PLEINAIR | French term used in the context of painting or sketching outdoors (5-3) |
| AVOWANCE | From "love", a word in the context of psychology for limerence; or, the condition of being in love generally (8) |
| SEICENTO | The seventeenth century, in the context of Italian art and literature (8) |
| KEYLIME | Green citrus fruit prized for its unique tartness and aroma, especially in the context of the iconic meringue pie that bears its name (3,4) |
| PLANCK | German physicist whose explanation of blackbody radiation in the context of quantized energy emissio |
| DANCESPORT | In the context of Olympic debuts, DS in WDSF stands for this. (10) |
| FLANK | Word, in the context of an animal, body, chessboard, hill, military formation or rugby pitch, for a side (5) |
| RELATIONSHIP | In the context of getting on board? That's Bond's job! (12) |
| ORNATE | Word meaning highly decorated; or, in the context of literary style, flowery or overembellished (6) |
| DEBUG | Correct code, in the context of PC? |
| TOFU | Food in the context of umami (4) |
| LOTECH | In the context of equipment, unsophisticated |
| STAKEOUT | Surveillance (in the context of possible crime) (8) |
| ASCENT | Darkest part of a shadow |
