HEMS IN is a term used to describe the act of trapping or enclosing something. The crossword solutions for this term are TRAPS (5 letters), BESETS (6 letters), GIRDS (5 letters), BOXES (5 letters), and ENCLOSES (8 letters). TRAPS refers to the act of capturing an animal or person by using a device such as a net or snare. BESETS means to surround or hem in, while GIRDS is the act of encircling or girdling something with a belt or band. BOXES is the act of enclosing something in a box or container, and ENCLOSES is the act of completely surrounding something with a barrier.