The term DEPICTS can be defined as to represent or portray something in words or images. It can be broken down into four crossword solutions: LIMNS (5 letters), SHOWS (5 letters), ENACTS (6 letters), and RENDERS (7 letters). LIMNS means to describe or portray in painting or drawing, while SHOWS means to make visible or apparent. ENACTS means to represent or perform a role or character, and RENDERS means to give an interpretation or performance of something. All of these words are related to the term DEPICTS, as they all involve representing or portraying something.