The term 'beyond the pale' is used to describe something that is unacceptable or outrageous. The crossword solutions for this term are 'TABOO, ' 'ASHEN, ' 'EGREGIOUS, ' and 'wayout.' TABOO means something that is forbidden or not allowed, while ASHEN means pale or colorless. EGREGIOUS means shockingly bad or offensive, and wayout means extreme or unusual. Together, these words suggest that something is so outrageous that it is beyond the pale of what is socially acceptable.