The term 'A CAT' can be broken down into four crossword solutions: PET (3 letters), GRIN (4 letters), ANGORA (6 letters), and MEOW (4 letters). PET is a common term used to refer to any domesticated animal kept as a companion, such as a cat. GRIN is an expression of happiness or amusement, often associated with cats when they are content. ANGORA is a breed of long-haired cats that originated in Turkey. MEOW is the sound cats make when they communicate with humans or other animals.