Hovering is a term used to describe the act of remaining in one place or position for an extended period of time. The crossword solutions for hovering are LINGERING (9 letters), ALOFT (5 letters), OVER (4 letters) and INAIR (5 letters). LINGERING implies staying in one place for a long time, while ALOFT suggests being in the air or high up. OVER implies being above something else, and INAIR suggests being in the air. All of these words can be used to describe the act of hovering.