The term 'big-ticket' is used to describe an ITEM that is EXPENSIVE, COSTLY, and pricy. It typically refers to a large purchase that requires a significant financial investment. The crossword solutions for this term include ITEM (4 letters), STEEP (5 letters), PRICY (5 letters), EXPENSIVE (9 letters), PRICEY (6 letters), and COSTLY (6 letters). All of these words are synonyms for the term 'big-ticket' and indicate that the ITEM in question is EXPENSIVE.