The term AS is represented by six different crossword solutions: QUA (3 letters), BECAUSE (7 letters), ARSENIC (7 letters), WHILE (5 letters), SINCE (5 letters), and INSOFAR (7 letters). QUA is a Latin word meaning 'in what manner or way'. BECAUSE is a conjunction used to connect two clauses, indicating the reason for the first clause. ARSENIC is a chemical element with the symbol As and atomic number 33. WHILE is a conjunction used to indicate that two actions are happening at the same time. SINCE is a conjunction used to indicate that one action happened before another. INSOFAR is an adverb meaning 'to the extent or degree indicated'.