The crossword solutions for the term CLUE, FLO and GLOW are APPS. APPS stands for 'application software, ' which is a type of computer software designed to help the user to perform specific tasks. Examples of application software include word processors, spreadsheets, media players, and games. Application software can be divided into two categories: system software and application software. System software is designed to run the computer hardware and provide a platform for other software to run on. Application software is designed to perform specific tasks for the user.