The term 'de guerre' is a French phrase meaning 'of war'. The crossword solutions for this term are CRI (3 letters), NOM (3 letters), and CROIX (5 letters). CRI stands for 'CRY', which is an expression of strong emotion, usually in response to a difficult situation. NOM stands for 'NAME', which is a word or set of words used to identify a person, place, or thing. Finally, CROIX stands for 'CROSS', which is a religious symbol that has been used for centuries to represent the crucifixion of Jesus Christ.