The term 'Ever Thus' is a phrase that has been used since the 16th century to express agreement or acceptance of a situation. It is often used to signify the end of a discussion or debate, and is usually followed by a period of silence. The crossword solutions for this term are TWAS, an archaic contraction of 'it was'. This phrase is often used in literature, particularly in poetry, to emphasize the finality of a situation.