The term 'ditches' can refer to a variety of different types of trenches or depressions in the ground. The five crossword solutions for this term are 'JILTS' (5 letters), 'RAVINES' (7 letters), 'loses' (5 letters), 'moats' (5 letters), and 'abandons' (8 letters). JILTS are a type of ditch that is usually shallow and has steep sides, while RAVINES are deep, narrow valleys with steep sides. Loses are ditches that are dug to drain water away from an area, while moats are ditches that are filled with water and are often used to protect castles and other fortifications. Finally, abandons are ditches that have been left empty and are no longer in use.