The term 'hangs (on)' can be defined as to remain in a certain state or position, often despite difficulty or opposition. This term can be represented by five different crossword solutions: depends (7 letters), RELIES (6 letters), waits (5 letters), endures (7 letters), and PERSISTS (8 letters). Depending on the context, each of these words can be used to describe the act of hanging on. For example, one might depend on something to remain in a certain state, rely on it to stay in place, wait for it to remain unchanged, endure it to keep going, or persist in it to stay put.