The term 'DIGS IN' can be broken down into three separate crossword solutions: EATS (4 letters), BORES (5 letters), and HUNKERSDOWN (11 letters). EATS is a verb meaning to consume food, BORES is a verb meaning to make a hole or tunnel, and HUNKERSDOWN is a verb meaning to crouch or huddle down. Together, these words can be interpreted as an action of someone who is preparing to stay in one place for a while, such as digging in to make a shelter and then hunkering down to wait out a storm.