| Answer | Crossword Clue |
|---|---|
| SECRET | Step above confidential |
| SECRET | Class above confidential |
| FIRSTLIEUTENANT | Step above shavetail |
| SEMIPRO | Step above amateur |
| ENS | Step above Mid. |
| GALE | Next step above breeze |
| BFLAT | Half-step above A |
| CSHARP | Full step above B |
| ADULTHOOD | A step above the minors? |
| DFLAT | Note a whole step above B |
| ABALL | Step above the rookie leagues, informally |
| INE | Pitched a step above the key of D |
