The phrase 'didn't go straight' can be described by six different crossword solutions: SNAKED (6 letters), ARCED (5 letters), paused (6 letters), ZIGZAGGED (9 letters), wove (4 letters), and VEERED (6 letters). Snaking is a motion that resembles a snake, where the body moves in a sinuous pattern. Arcing is a curved movement, like an arc or a circle. Pausing is a temporary stop in movement. Zigzagging is a pattern of alternating left and right turns. Wove is a weaving motion, like a basket being woven. Veering is a sudden change in direction. Finally, ziggedandzagged is a combination of zigging and zagging, which are both patterns of alternating left and right turns.