The term 'by and by' is used to refer to a time in the future, usually not too far away. The crossword solutions for this term are ANON (4 letters), LATER (5 letters), ERELONG (7 letters), SOON (4 letters), INABIT (6 letters), INAWHILE (8 letters), and DOWNTHEROAD (11 letters). Each of these words can be used to indicate that something will happen in the near future, although the exact amount of time may vary depending on the context.