The crossword solution for the term 'BROWNS, IN A WAY' is SAUTES, which is a 6-letter word. Sautes are a type of cooking method in which food is cooked in a small amount of fat in a shallow pan over relatively high heat. This method is often used to cook vegetables and meats quickly, and the food is usually stirred or flipped during the cooking process. The term 'browns' in this context refers to the browning of the food that occurs when it is cooked using the saute method.