The crossword solution for the term 'homophone of 35-down' is THAI, which is a four-letter word. THAI is a language spoken in Thailand and other parts of Southeast Asia. It is also the name of the people who speak this language. The homophone of THAI is 'TIE, ' which is pronounced the same but has a different spelling and meaning. TIE is a type of neckwear, usually made of fabric, that is worn around the neck and knotted at the throat.