The term BRISTLE (WITH) can be solved in a crossword puzzle with the four-letter word TEEM. The word bristle is often used to describe the stiff hairs or fibers that are found on certain animals, plants, and objects. When something is said to bristle with something else, it means that it is covered with a lot of it. For example, a hedgehog's back may be said to bristle with spikes. In this context, the word TEEM can be used to describe a surface that is covered with a lot of bristles.