The term 'equips' can be broken down into four crossword solutions: ARMS (4 letters), RIGS (4 letters), ENDOWS (6 letters), and ENABLES (7 letters). ARMS refers to weapons or tools used for defense or attack, such as guns, swords, or shields. RIGS are sets of equipment used for a specific purpose, such as fishing gear or a sailboat's rigging. ENDOWS is to provide with a gift or quality, such as money or knowledge. Finally, ENABLES is to make something possible, such as giving someone the power to do something. All together, these solutions describe equipping someone or something with the necessary tools, gifts, or abilities to accomplish a task.