Charge Criminal is a legal term used to describe the process of accusing someone of a crime. The three crossword solutions for this term are ABET, AWOL, and FELON. ABET is an acronym for 'aiding and abetting, ' which means to help someone commit a crime. AWOL stands for 'absent without leave, ' which is when someone leaves their post without permission. Lastly, FELON is a person who has been convicted of a serious crime.