The term BOUND, IN A WAY can be described by three crossword solutions: STAPLED (7 letters), CHAINED (7 letters), and ROPED (5 letters). Staple binding is a method of attaching multiple sheets of paper together by using a metal or plastic fastener. Chained binding is a method of attaching multiple sheets of paper together by using metal or plastic links. Rope binding is a method of attaching multiple sheets of paper together by using a rope or cord. All three methods are used to bind documents together in a secure way.