The term 'AXED DOWN' is composed of two words, 'AXED' and 'DOWN'. The first word, 'AXED', is a verb meaning to cut DOWN or chop with an ax. The second word, 'DOWN', is an adverb meaning in a downward direction. Together, the phrase 'AXED DOWN' means to cut something DOWN with an ax in a downward direction. The crossword solutions for this term are 'HEWED' (5 letters) and 'HEWN' (4 letters). Both words are verbs meaning to cut or shape with an ax or other tool. Therefore, the crossword solutions for the term 'AXED DOWN' are 'HEWED' and 'HEWN', both of which mean to cut or shape with an ax or other tool in a downward direction.