A hatchback is a type of car body style that features a rear door that opens upwards to provide access to a cargo area. The term 'hatchback' comes from the fact that the rear door is hinged at the roof and swings open like a hatch. The two crossword solutions for the term 'hatchback' are 'LING' (4 letters) and 'ERY' (3 letters). 'LING' is an abbreviation of the word 'LINGERIE, ' which is a French word meaning 'small items of clothing.' 'ERY' is an abbreviation of the word 'ERYTHROCYTE, ' which is a type of red blood cell.