The term 'digit' is used to refer to a NUMBER or symbol used in counting and mathematics. The crossword solutions for this term include 'CIPHER' (6 letters), 'FEELER' (6 letters), 'FIGURE' (6 letters), 'DACTYL' (6 letters), 'NUMBER' (6 letters), 'THUMB' (5 letters), 'INTEGER' (7 letters), 'NUMERAL' (7 letters), 'FINGER' (6 letters), 'TOE' (3 letters), 'ONE' (3 letters), and 'greattoe' (8 letters). These words all relate to the concept of digits, either through their literal meaning or through their metaphorical implications. For example, 'CIPHER' refers to a code or secret writing, while 'FEELER' implies exploration or investigation. Similarly, 'FIGURE' can refer to a numerical representation, while 'DACTYL' is a poetic meter that uses a pattern of stressed and unstressed syllables. 'NUMBER' and 'NUMERAL' both refer to a numerical value, while 'THUMB', 'FINGER', 'TOE', and 'greattoe' are body parts that can be used to count. Finally, 'ONE' is the first NUMBER in the counting sequence.