The term 'CAME ACROSS' can be broken down into six crossword solutions: LITON (5 letters), RAN (3 letters), MET (3 letters), FOUND (5 letters), SAW (3 letters), and STUMBLEDON (10 letters). LITON is a verb meaning to approach or come near, RAN is a verb meaning to move quickly on foot, MET is a verb meaning to come into contact with, FOUND is a verb meaning to discover or come upon, SAW is a verb meaning to perceive with the eyes, and STUMBLEDON is a verb meaning to find or discover by chance. Together, these words describe the action of coming across something or someone.