The term FUMBLES (FOR) can be broken down into two crossword solutions: CLAWS (5 letters) and GROPES (6 letters). CLAWS is a verb meaning to scratch or tear with the nails, while GROPES is a verb meaning to feel one's way by extending the hands. Both words are used to describe an action of fumbling, which is defined as an awkward or clumsy movement or handling of something. Fumbling is often associated with sports, such as football, where a player may fumble the ball, or with everyday activities, such as dropping an object.