The term 'HOME FRONTS' can be broken down into two crossword solutions, YARDS (5 letters). During World War I and World War II, the term 'HOME front' referred to the civilian population of a country at war, and the activities they carried out in support of the war effort. This included activities such as rationing, fundraising, and volunteering. YARDS is an example of one of these activities, as it was used to refer to the production of goods such as food, clothing, and weapons in private homes and gardens.