The crossword solutions for the term 'HOLDING BACK, IN A WAY' are COY (3 letters) and OPEN (4 letters). The term 'holding back, in a way' can be interpreted in two ways. The first interpretation is that of being COY, which means to be shy or reserved in one's behavior or attitude. The second interpretation is that of being OPEN, which means to be willing to share one's thoughts and feelings. Therefore, the two crossword solutions of COY and OPEN represent two different ways of holding back, either by being shy and reserved or by being willing to share.