The term 'confronts' can be defined as engaging with a difficult situation or person in a direct and open manner. This term can be broken down into several different crossword solutions, such as 'meets' (5 letters), 'accosts' (7 letters), 'breasts' (7 letters), 'faces' (5 letters), 'dares' (5 letters), 'takeson' (7 letters), and 'standsuto' (9 letters). Each of these words can be used to describe the act of confronting someone or something, either by engaging with them directly, standing up to them, or taking on a challenge.