The crossword solution for the term 'EDSEL, E.G.' is 'LEMON'. The EDSEL was a car model manufactured by the Ford Motor Company from 1958 to 1960. It was marketed as a mid-range automobile and was considered a commercial failure due to its unpopular design and high price. The EDSEL has since become an iconic example of a failed product, and the term 'EDSEL' has become synonymous with a LEMON, or a product that fails to meet expectations.