The term 'CONVOLUTED' is used to describe something that is complex or difficult to understand. It can also refer to something that is twisted or intertwined. The crossword solutions for this term are 'INTERTWINE' (10 letters) and 'COIL' (4 letters). Intertwining is the act of intertwining two or more things together, while coiling is the act of winding something into a spiral shape. Both of these actions can be used to describe the complexity of the term 'CONVOLUTED'.