The term 'betwixt and BETWEEN' is an old English phrase that means 'in BETWEEN two things'. It is often used to describe a situation where someone is stuck in the middle of two opposing sides. The crossword solutions for this term are 'TORN', 'AMID', and 'TWIXT'. 'TORN' is an adjective meaning 'ripped or split apart'. 'AMID' is a preposition meaning 'surrounded by'. 'TWIXT' is an archaic form of the word 'BETWEEN'. Together, these words can be used to describe a situation where someone is stuck in the middle of two opposing sides.