The term 'in an obvious way' can be defined by four crossword solutions: CLEARLY (7 letters), VISIBLY (7 letters), PALPABLY (8 letters), and PATENTLY (8 letters). All of these words refer to something that is easily seen, felt, or understood. CLEARLY means in a manner that is easy to understand, VISIBLY means in a manner that can be seen, PALPABLY means in a manner that can be felt, and PATENTLY means in a manner that is CLEARLY evident. Therefore, the term 'in an obvious way' can be used to describe something that is easily seen, felt, or understood.