The term 'HANGS ON A CLOTHESLINE' can be summarized by two crossword solutions: DRIES (5 letters) and AIRS (4 letters). Drying clothes on a clothesline is a traditional way of drying laundry, which involves hanging wet clothes on a line outside to dry in the sun and air. This process is known as airing or airing out, which is why the solution AIRS is applicable. The solution DRIES is also applicable because the clothes will dry out over time due to the combination of the sun and air.