The term 'BURST, IN A WAY' can be solved by three different crossword solutions: LANCE (5 letters), POP (3 letters), and POPOPEN (7 letters). LANCE is a verb meaning to thrust or hurl something with force. POP is a verb meaning to make a short, sharp sound. POPOPEN is a verb meaning to open suddenly and noisily. All three words describe the action of bursting in a way, either by thrusting, making a sound, or opening suddenly.