| Answer | Crossword Clue |
|---|---|
| GALE | Step below a hurricane |
| NOTTOOHOT | A step below so-so |
| AFLAT | Musical tone, half step below A. |
| GFLAT | Musical note that's a step and a half below A |
| FSHARP | Half step below G |
| FSHARP | Half-step below G |
| AAA | One step below the majors |
| ENS | Step below Lt. j.g. |
| AAA | One step below the big leagues |
| AAA | One step below the Major Leagues |
| AAA | Baseball designation one step below Major League |
