Counter offers are a common part of the negotiation process in many business transactions. A COUNTER OFFER is when one party makes an OFFER and the other party responds with a different OFFER. The term 'COUNTER OFFER' can be broken down into two words: 'COUNTER' and 'OFFER'. The crossword solutions for these two words are COLAS (5 letters) and MALTEDS (7 letters). COLAS stands for Carbonated Soft Drinks, which are a type of beverage that contains carbon dioxide and is usually flavored with fruit or other natural flavors. MALTEDS stands for Malted Milk, which is a type of milk that has been processed to contain malt, a type of grain.