A QUORUM is the minimum number of members required to be present for a meeting to take place. The term 'a minimum value' can be represented by the crossword solutions 'QUORUM' and 'LEAST'. QUORUM is a 6-letter word meaning the smallest number of people needed to make a decision, while LEAST is a 5-letter word meaning the lowest amount or degree. Therefore, the phrase 'a minimum value' can be interpreted as the smallest number or degree necessary to achieve a desired outcome.