The term 'darlin'' is a term of endearment used to express affection for someone. The crossword solutions for this term are 'sweets' (6 letters), 'SUGAR' (5 letters), 'HON' (3 letters), 'cutiepie' (8 letters), and 'sweetiepie' (10 letters). All of these words are related to expressing love and affection, with 'sweets' and 'SUGAR' being literal treats, 'HON' being a shortened version of 'HONEY', and 'cutiepie' and 'sweetiepie' being terms of endearment.