The term BRAE is a Scottish word for a steep bank or HILLSIDE, usually with a stream running through it. The crossword solutions for BRAE are HILLSIDE (8 letters), TAM (3 letters), SLOPE (5 letters), PIPES (5 letters), and HILL (4 letters). HILLSIDE is an area of land that is sloped or inclined, TAM is a type of traditional Scottish headgear, SLOPE is an inclined surface connecting two different levels, PIPES are a type of musical instrument, and HILL is an elevated area of land.