| BREAKTHROUGH | Sudden important success or discovery |
| LANDMARK | Event or discovery marking an important stage or turning point (8) |
| DODGE | To avoid or try to avoid a blow or discovery as by moving suddenly (5) |
| RANUNCULUS | From the Latin meaning "little frog" or "tadpole", the genus name of buttercups, thought to derive from said flower's abundance in damp places or discovery near streams (10) |
| AHS | Sounds of pleasure or discovery |
| EYEOPENER | Illuminating incident or discovery (3-6) |
| EPONYMS | Persons after whom a place, invention or discovery is named (7) |
| HERITAGEMINUTE | 60-second film about Canadian history (like the invention of basketball or discovery of insulin) |
| PIVOT | A fulcrum, pin or shaft on which something turns; or, a central person or thing, essential to the success or progress of any undertaking (5) |
| SWIM | A natatorial act referred to, with its opposite "sink", in a phrase alluding to success or failure; a condition of dizziness, giddiness or swoon; or, any gliding, graceful or smooth motion (4) |
| TOAST | Tradition of raising a glass and drinking to someone's good health or success; or, browned bread used for canapes, soldiers or bruscetta (5) |
| SPEED | Rate of motion or action; each one of a bike's gear ratios; or, an old word for success or prosperity (5) |
| SUMMIT | Apex or acme of anything such as a mountain or of success; or, an assembly of government leaders (6) |
| FIELDDAY | An outing devoted to militaristic displays/manoeuvres, nature study, sport or other outdoor activity; or, any time of great success or enjoyment, especially at others' expense (5,3) |
| ECLAT | Brilliant or conspicuous success or effect. (5) |
| PROSPECTS | Chances or opportunities for success or wealth (9) |
| BREAK | Make or ___ : cause success or ruin of? |
| TRIUMPH | A significant success or noteworthy achievement; or occasion of victory. (7) |
| ARISTOTLE | "All men seek one goal: success or happiness. The only way to achieve true success is to express yourself completely in service to society. First, have a definite, clear, practical ideal-a goal, an ob |
| DEADDUCK | Plan or idea with no chance of success or survival (4,4) |