The crossword solutions for the term CROSSWISE, ON DECK are ABEAM (5 letters) and G (1 letter). ABEAM is a nautical term meaning at right angles to the centerline of a ship, while G is a letter used in the International Phonetic Alphabet to represent the voiced velar stop. On Deck is a phrase used to describe something that is ready to be used or dealt with. Therefore, the phrase CROSSWISE, ON DECK can be interpreted as being ready to go and positioned at a right angle to the centerline of a ship.