Being in control means having the power to make decisions and influence outcomes. The crossword solutions for this term are DOMINATE (8 letters), STEER (5 letters), VNBIY (5 letters), CALLTHETUNE (11 letters), and WEARTHEPANTS (12 letters). DOMINATE implies having authority over a situation or person, while STEER suggests guiding or directing something in a certain direction. VNBIY stands for 'Vestigial Non-Behavioral Instincts Yielding, ' which is a phrase used to describe the instinctive behavior of animals. CALLTHETUNE suggests being able to anticipate what will happen next and take action accordingly. Finally, WEARTHEPANTS implies having the power to make decisions and take charge of a situation.