The term 'betrays, in a way' can be represented by four different crossword solutions: BACKSTABS (9 letters), ratson (6 letters), ratsout (7 letters) and tellson (7 letters). BACKSTABS is an informal term for the act of betraying someone, usually a friend or colleague, by acting against their interests. Ratson is a combination of the words 'RAT' and 'ON, ' which implies that someone is informing ON another person. Ratsout is a combination of the words 'RAT' and 'OUT, ' which implies that someone is revealing information about another person. Tellson is a combination of the words 'TELL' and 'SON, ' which implies that someone is revealing a secret. All four of these terms are related to the concept of betrayal.