The term 'BREAKS DOWN, IN A WAY' can be represented by four different crossword solutions: SPELLS (6 letters), ROTS (4 letters), CRIES (5 letters), and SOBS (4 letters). SPELLS is a verb meaning to form words with letters, while ROTS is a verb meaning to decay or decompose. CRIES is a verb meaning to express strong emotion with tears, and SOBS is a verb meaning to cry noisily. All of these words can be used to describe the phrase 'breaks down, in a way, ' as they all represent a form of breakdown.