The term COUGAR can be broken down into several crossword solutions, including CAT (3 letters), CATAMOUNT (9 letters), PANTHER (7 letters), PUMA (4 letters), MERC (4 letters), and CAR (3 letters). The term COUGAR is a large wild CAT of the Americas, typically found in mountainous regions. It is also known as a PUMA, mountain lion, or PANTHER. The term CATAMOUNT is an archaic name for the cougar, while MERC is a short form of the word 'MERCENARY, ' which is often used to describe the cougar's hunting style.