The term DELUISE is a reference to the late actor and comedian DOM DeLuise. DOM was known for his roles in films such as The Cannonball Run, Blazing Saddles, and The End. He was also known for his larger-than-life personality and his love of food, which earned him the nicknames 'Fatso' and 'LOTSA'. The crossword solutions DOM (3 letters), FATSO (5 letters), FATSOS (6 letters), DOMS (4 letters), and LOTSA (5 letters) are all references to DOM DeLuise and his larger-than-life persona.