The term 'hovered' can be described by two crossword solutions: 'hung' (4 letters) and 'POISED' (6 letters). 'Hung' is an action verb that means to suspend something from a higher point, usually with the use of rope or wire. 'POISED' is an adjective that describes someone or something that is ready and alert, as if waiting for something to happen. Both words can be used to describe the action of hovering, which is when an object or person stays in one place in the air without moving.