A course of action is a set of steps taken to achieve a desired outcome. The crossword solutions for the term 'course of action' include TACK (4 letters), PLAN (4 letters), POLICY (6 letters), ROUTINE (7 letters), PROCEDURE (9 letters), PATH (4 letters), LINE (4 letters), and TACTICS (7 letters). TACK refers to a specific direction or approach taken to reach a goal, while a PLAN is a detailed outline of how to achieve that goal. A POLICY is a set of rules or guidelines that must be followed, and a ROUTINE is a regular pattern of behavior. A PROCEDURE is a series of steps taken to complete a task, and a PATH is a way of getting from one place to another. Lastly, LINE and TACTICS are both strategies used to achieve a goal.