The term 'Beauty and the BEAST' is a classic fairy tale that has been adapted into various forms of media, including film, television, and theater. The crossword solution for this term is 'BEAST, ' which is a five-letter word. The story follows the journey of a young woman named Belle who falls in love with a cursed prince, who is transformed into a BEAST. Despite his monstrous appearance, Belle is able to see the beauty within him and eventually breaks the curse.