The term 'in the black' is a financial term that refers to a situation where a company or individual has more money than debt. The crossword solutions for this term are ASEA (4 letters), SOLVENT (7 letters), AHEAD (5 letters), AFLOAT (6 letters), and DEBTLESS (8 letters). ASEA stands for Association of Southeast Asian Nations, which is an intergovernmental organization made up of 10 countries in Southeast Asia. SOLVENT is a term used to describe a person or company that is able to pay their debts. AHEAD means to be in a position of advantage or superiority. AFLOAT is a term used to describe a situation where a person or company is not in debt. Finally, DEBTLESS is a term used to describe a person or company that has no debt.