The term 'Around the World in 80 Ways' is a reference to Jules Verne's classic novel, Around the World in Eighty Days. The novel follows the adventures of Phileas Fogg and his valet, Passepartout, as they attempt to circumnavigate the globe in eighty days. The crossword solution for this term is 'WAYS', which is a four-letter word. This word is a reference to the various modes of transportation that Fogg and Passepartout use throughout their journey, such as trains, ships, and even an elephant.