| XMEN | Marvel superhero group that despite its name includes female members: Hyph. |
| TROIS | Garage A ___ (jazz group that, despite its name, has often performed as a quartet) |
| LOHENGRIN | Record with most of Wagner cycle includes female in title role (9) |
| MANKIND | The male sort -- it includes females as well (7) |
| MINORCA | Mediterranean island that, despite its name, is the second largest in its archipelago |
| THENEWMEN | Marvel superhero group |
| MEN | X-___ (Marvel superhero group) |
| BOULDER | City that, despite its name, is smaller than Little Rock |
| FORBIDDENCITY | Beijing landmark that (despite its name) can be visited |
| THINMINT | Snack that, despite its name, doesn't help with weight loss |
| AFRICOLA | Soft drink that, despite its name, is actually German |
| LEADPENCIL | Writing tool that, despite its name, actually contains graphite |
| PEKOE | Orange ___ (tea that, despite its name, is actually black) |
| MESSKIT | Collection that, despite its name, is orderly and compact |
| CSIMIAMI | Hit CBS series that, despite its name, was filmed primarily in California |
| STYROFOAMPEANUT | Bit of packing material that, despite its name, is inedible |
| REDTIDE | Ocean danger that, despite its name, varies in color |
| MOBILEHOME | Residence that, despite its name, doesn't typically move after it's been delivered |
| FLYINGSQUIRREL | Mammal that, despite its name, technically only glides (2 wds.) |
| DRYROT | Wood decay that, despite its name, requires moisture |
