The term CLEANS, IN A WAY can be broken down into three crossword solutions: DUSTS (5 letters), SWEEPS (6 letters), and SWEEPSUP (8 letters). Dusting is the act of removing dust from surfaces using a cloth or duster. Sweeping is the act of cleaning a floor or other surface by pushing dirt and debris into a pile with a broom. Sweeping up is the act of collecting the dirt and debris that has been swept into a pile and disposing of it. All three of these activities are ways to clean a space in order to make it more presentable.