Conspicuous success is a term that refers to a great achievement that is widely recognized and celebrated. The crossword solutions for this term are ECLAT (5 letters), HIT (3 letters), and SMASH (5 letters). ECLAT is a French word meaning 'BRILLIANCE' or 'SPLENDOR, ' while a HIT is a success or something that is popular. SMASH is a term used to describe something that is very successful or popular. All three words can be used to describe a conspicuous success.