| Answer | Crossword Clue |
|---|---|
| scholium | an explanatory marginal note |
| scholiums | SCHOLIUM, an explanatory marginal note |
| scholion | (Greek) a marginal annotation; specifically, an explanatory comment on the text of a classic author by an early grammarian also SCHOLIUM |
| footnote | to supply with an explanatory note |
| footnotes | FOOTNOTE, to supply with an explanatory note |
| footnoted | FOOTNOTE, to supply with an explanatory note |
| footnoting | FOOTNOTE, to supply with an explanatory note |
| comment | An explanatory note in a book or other written text |
