The term 'assign (to)' can be defined as assigning a task or responsibility to someone. This term can be represented in crossword puzzles by two words: ASCRIBE (7 letters) and ALLOT (5 letters). ASCRIBE means to attribute or assign a quality, character, or right to someone or something, while ALLOT means to assign or set apart for a particular purpose or recipient. Both words are used to describe the act of assigning something to someone.