An EXPEDITION is a long journey or voyage, usually undertaken for a specific purpose. It can refer to a military campaign, a scientific exploration, or a recreational activity such as a camping TRIP. The term 'EXPEDITION, ' for example, can be broken down into two crossword solutions: 'TRIP' (4 letters) and 'Sportute' (8 letters). A TRIP is a journey taken for pleasure or business, while a sportute is a combination of the words 'SPORT' and 'COMMUTE, ' referring to a recreational journey taken for exercise or leisure.