The term 'not in the dark' can be broken down into four crossword solutions: LIT (3 letters), HIP (3 letters), AWARE (5 letters), and SIGNING (7 letters). LIT stands for 'LITERATE, ' which means having knowledge or education. HIP is an acronym for 'Highly Intelligent Person, ' which is someone who is very knowledgeable and has a high level of intelligence. AWARE is an adjective that means to have knowledge or understanding of a situation. Finally, SIGNING is a verb that means to make a formal agreement or contract. Together, these four words describe someone who is well-educated, highly intelligent, knowledgeable, and able to make agreements.