The term ENLIGHTENS is a verb meaning to give knowledge or understanding to someone. It can be broken down into five crossword solutions: TELLS (5 letters), EDIFIES (7 letters), INFORMS (7 letters), CLUESIN (7 letters), and EDUCATES (8 letters). Each of these terms has a similar meaning to ENLIGHTENS, but with a slightly different nuance. TELLS implies conveying information in a straightforward manner, EDIFIES suggests imparting knowledge in an uplifting way, INFORMS implies providing facts or data, CLUESIN implies providing insight, and EDUCATES implies teaching or instructing.