The term COPIES, IN A WAY can be solved by three different crossword solutions: XEROXES (7 letters), TRACES (6 letters), and EMULATES (8 letters). XEROXES is a brand name for a type of photocopier, which is a machine that makes copies of documents or images. TRACES refers to the act of making a copy of something by tracing it onto another surface. EMULATES means to imitate or copy the behavior of someone else.