Here are the possible solutions for what the self contradictory words found in this puzzle's theme answers are examples of clue
Answer
Clue
Relevancy
antagonyms
Clue
What the self-contradictory words found in this puzzle's theme answers are examples of
sands
Clue
Metaphor for time ... and, when divided into three words, puzzle theme found in the four longest across answers
four
Clue
Number of times this puzzle's theme word appears diagonally in the grid (to complete the puzzle, shade those words plus the Down answers that begin where they meet)
Definition
the cardinal number next above three
bowl
Clue
Postseason gridiron game, and a hint to the puzzle theme found in starred answers
Definition
to make a delivery of a ball
compoundw
Clue
"The wart stops here" product, and a hint to the theme found in eight puzzle answers
ester
Clue
Compound found in perfume and this puzzle's theme answers
Definition
a compound formed by the condensation of an alcohol and an acid, with elimination of water
exes
Clue
Old flames, as found in this puzzle's theme answers
Definition
EX, to cross out
fivedayforecast
Clue
Weather Channel feature (it's the puzzle theme found in a quintet of answers)
