Attributes are qualities or characteristics that define a person, place, or thing. The term 'attributes' can be broken down into five crossword solutions: REFERS (6 letters), OWES (4 letters), PUTS (4 letters), TRAITS (6 letters), and ASCRIBES (8 letters). REFERS means to direct the attention of someone to a particular thing or person. OWES means to be indebted or obligated to someone for something. PUTS means to place something in a particular position or location. TRAITS refer to distinguishing qualities or characteristics of a person or thing. Finally, ASCRIBES means to assign or attribute something to a particular cause or source.