| Answer | Crossword Clue |
|---|---|
| INTERMEDIATECAR | Type of auto found in the three other longest puzzle answers |
| SANDS | Metaphor for time ... and, when divided into three words, puzzle theme found in the four longest across answers |
| TEST | Surprise quiz found in the eight longest puzzle answers |
| CIAO | Italian farewell found in the three longest Across answers |
| PORTMANTEAU | Type of word found twice in each of the six longest answers |
| EROS | Love found in nine other puzzle answers |
