The term 'Acted the Toady' can be broken down into five crossword solutions: YESED (5 letters), FAWN (4 letters), YESSES (6 letters), MIMED (5 letters), and APED (4 letters). YESED is a verb meaning to agree or assent to something, while FAWN is a verb meaning to show excessive admiration or flattery. YESSES is the plural form of YESED, and MIMED is a verb meaning to imitate someone or something. Finally, APED is a verb meaning to mimic or imitate someone or something. All of these words together describe someone who is excessively flattering and agreeing with someone else, and is willing to imitate them in order to gain favor.