The term 'encompassed by' can be expressed in two different ways using the solutions from the crossword puzzle. The first solution is 'AMIDST, ' which is a preposition meaning 'surrounded by or in the middle of.' The second solution is 'AMID, ' which is a synonym for 'AMONG' and also means 'surrounded by or in the middle of.' Therefore, both solutions can be used to express the idea of being surrounded by something.