The term 'Be Clear and Obvious' can be summarized by three crossword solutions: PLAIN (5 letters), APPARENT (8 letters), and EVIDENT (7 letters). PLAIN means simple, unadorned, and lacking complexity. APPARENT means easily seen or understood, and is often used to describe something that is obvious. EVIDENT means clearly visible or APPARENT, and is often used to describe something that is unmistakable. All three words imply that something is clear and obvious, and can be used to describe a situation that is easy to understand.