Above-average is a term used to describe something that is better than the average or norm. It can be used to describe a person's performance, intelligence, or physical characteristics. In this crossword, two words were used to describe above-average: SUPERIOR (8 letters) and TALL (4 letters). SUPERIOR is a word that means better than average or excellent, while TALL is a word that describes someone or something that is greater in height than the average.