The term 'CHECKERS SIDE' can be broken down into three crossword solutions: REDS (4 letters), RED (3 letters), and GAME (4 letters). The first solution, REDS, is a reference to the two sides of a checkers board, which are traditionally RED and black. The second solution, RED, is a reference to the color of one of the sides of the checkers board. The third solution, GAME, is a reference to the fact that checkers is a GAME.