Gum is a substance that has many uses, from chewing to adhesion. The crossword solutions for the term 'gum' include 'CHEW' (4 letters), 'MUCILAGE' (8 letters), 'GLUE' (4 letters), 'STEIN' (5 letters), 'ADHESIVE' (8 letters), 'RESIN' (5 letters), 'guar' (4 letters), and 'AGAR' (4 letters), as well as 'CHICLE' (6 letters). CHEW is a verb that describes the act of masticating a substance, while MUCILAGE is a thick, gluey substance made from plant or animal matter. GLUE is an ADHESIVE material used to stick two surfaces together, while STEIN is a type of beer mug. ADHESIVE is a substance that binds two surfaces together, while RESIN is a sticky, organic substance produced by plants. Guar and AGAR are both gelling agents derived from seaweed, while CHICLE is a natural gum made from the sapodilla tree.