The term 'A Franklin' is a reference to Benjamin Franklin, one of the Founding Fathers of the United States. The crossword solutions for this term are 'STOVE' (5 letters), 'ARETHA' (6 letters), 'ALF' (3 letters), 'KITE' (4 letters), and 'Cnote' (5 letters). STOVE is a reference to Benjamin Franklin's invention of the Franklin STOVE, which was an efficient wood-burning STOVE. ARETHA is a reference to ARETHA Franklin, an American singer and songwriter who was often referred to as the Queen of Soul. ALF is a reference to the character of the same name from the television show ALF, which was based on a character created by Paul Fusco, who was inspired by Benjamin Franklin. KITE is a reference to Benjamin Franklin's famous KITE experiment, which demonstrated the electrical nature of lightning. Cnote is a reference to the hundred-dollar bill, which features a portrait of Benjamin Franklin.