The crossword solution for the term 'BARREN, IN A WAY' is 'SEEDLESS'. This term refers to something that does not have any seeds, such as a fruit or vegetable. It can also be used to describe something that is unable to produce offspring, such as an infertile animal or plant. In this context, 'barren, in a way' is referring to something that is unable to produce offspring, and the solution is 'seedless'.