The term 'HOWE'ER' is an archaic spelling of the word 'HOWEVER', which is used to introduce a phrase or clause that contrasts with what has already been said. The crossword solutions for this term are ALTHO (5 letters) and THO (3 letters). ALTHO is an alternate spelling of the word 'ALTHOUGH', which is also used to introduce a phrase or clause that contrasts with what has already been said. THO is an alternate spelling of the word 'THOUGH', which is also used to introduce a phrase or clause that contrasts with what has already been said.