| Answer | Crossword Clue |
|---|---|
| REWARD | Prize for excellence. |
| MERITBADGER | Burrowing critter cited for excellence? |
| STANDOUTS | Things conspicuous for their excellence. |
| GOLDGLOVE | Award for excellence in the field |
| TONY | Antoinette Perry Award for Excellence in Theatre |
| APLUS | Mark of excellence, or another title for the puzzle |
