The term 'boomer' is used to refer to a BABY boomer, which is someone born between 1946 and 1964. The crossword solutions for this term are ESIASON (7 letters), THUNDERSHOWERS (14 letters), BABY (4 letters), ROO (3 letters), and TNT (3 letters). ESIASON refers to Boomer Esiason, a former NFL quarterback and current sports commentator. THUNDERSHOWERS is a reference to the thunderous applause that BABY boomers often receive. BABY is a reference to the fact that BABY boomers are the generation of babies born after World War II. ROO is a reference to the kangaroo, which is a symbol of Australia, where many BABY boomers were born. Finally, TNT is a reference to dynamite, which is often used to describe the energy and enthusiasm of BABY boomers.