Crosswords are a popular word game in which players must fill in the blanks of a grid with words that fit the clues given. The term 'crosswords' can refer to the game itself, or the puzzles that are used to play it. The solutions for the term 'crosswords' in this crossword puzzle include FENCE (5 letters), ARGUE (5 letters), SPAR (4 letters), DUEL (4 letters), CLASH (5 letters), QUARREL (7 letters), WRANGLE (7 letters), LOCKHORNS (9 letters), and CUTANDTHRUST (12 letters). These words all describe different types of verbal or physical confrontations, and they can be used to describe the competitive nature of the crosswords game.