The term 'HITS THE HORN' can be broken down into three crossword solutions: HONKS (5 letters), TOOTS (5 letters), and BEEPS (5 letters). Honking, tooting, and beeping are all terms used to describe the sound of a car horn. Honking is a loud, low-pitched sound, while tooting is a short, high-pitched sound. Beeping is a series of short, high-pitched sounds. All three terms refer to the same action of pressing the horn button on a car.