The term 'make clear' can be interpreted in many ways, and the crossword solutions reflect this. To REFINE something is to make it more precise or accurate, while translating is to convert from one language to another. To defog is to make something less foggy or unclear, while demonstrating is to show or prove something. Erasing is to remove something completely, while specifying is to give details about something. Deciphering is to figure out a code or secret message, while rationalizing is to make something reasonable or logical. Defining is to give the meaning of something, while evincing is to show or indicate something. Explaining is to provide an explanation for something, while pointing out is to draw attention to something. Spellout is to say something in full, while elucidating is to make something clear or understandable. Finally, disambiguating is to remove confusion or ambiguity. All of these words are related to the idea of making something clear.