The term 'bargain for' can be broken down into five crossword solutions: PLAN (4 letters), RECKON (6 letters), ANTICIPATE (10 letters), STEAL (5 letters), and EXPECT (6 letters). PLAN is a verb meaning to devise or arrange a method, measure, or course of action to achieve a specific goal. RECKON is a verb meaning to calculate or estimate. ANTICIPATE is a verb meaning to EXPECT or look forward to something. STEAL is a verb meaning to take something without permission or legal right. Finally, EXPECT is a verb meaning to consider likely or ANTICIPATE. Together, these words suggest that when someone is bargaining for something, they are devising a PLAN, estimating the cost, expecting or looking forward to the outcome, and possibly taking something without permission.