The term 'IN A TIE' can be solved by two crossword solutions: 'EVEN' (4 letters) and 'KNOTTED' (7 letters). The term 'IN A TIE' is commonly used to describe a situation in which two parties have equal standing or are evenly matched. The two crossword solutions, 'EVEN' and 'KNOTTED, ' both refer to this idea of balance or equality. 'EVEN' implies that two sides are equal in number or amount, while 'KNOTTED' suggests that two sides are intertwined or connected in some way.