The term 'consist of' is a phrase used to describe the components that make up something. It can be used to describe the elements that make up a group, an object, or an idea. The crossword solutions for this term are 'INVOLVE', 'INCLUDE', 'are', 'MAKEUP', and 'COMPRISE'. Each of these words has a slightly different meaning when it comes to describing the components of something. 'INVOLVE' means to INCLUDE or INVOLVE something as part of a larger whole. 'INCLUDE' means to have something as part of a larger group or set. 'Are' is used to describe the components of something as being part of a larger whole. 'MAKEUP' is used to describe the components of something as being part of a larger whole. Finally, 'COMPRISE' means to consist of or be made up of something. All of these words can be used to describe the components of something, but each has a slightly different meaning.