The term 'FLATTERS, IN A WAY' can be solved by the crossword solutions STROKES (7 letters), APES (4 letters), and MASSAGESONESEGO (15 letters). Strokes are a form of flattery in which one is praised or complimented. APES are animals that imitate humans, which can be seen as a form of flattery. Massagesonesego is a combination of two words, massage and ones ego, which is another way of flattering someone.