The term 'COMES OUT ON TOP' can be broken down into four crossword solutions: BESTS (5 letters), TRIUMPHS (8 letters), BALDS (5 letters), and WINS (4 letters). BESTS refers to being the best or superior in comparison to others, TRIUMPHS is a victory or success, BALDS is an archaic term for being victorious, and WINS is to be successful in achieving a goal. All of these terms refer to the same concept of coming out on top, which means to be the most successful or victorious in a given situation.