The crossword solution for the term 'ANDS, OR BUTS' is a four-letter word, 'BUTS'. This term is used to refer to a logical conjunction that is used to connect two or more phrases, clauses, or sentences. It is used to indicate that one statement is true if either of the other statements are true. For example, 'I will go to the store if I have money, ands, or BUTS.' In this sentence, the speaker is indicating that they will go to the store regardless of whether or not they have money.