The term 'in contact with' can be described by two crossword solutions: 'AGAINST' (7 letters) and 'UPON' (4 letters). Both words are prepositions that indicate a physical connection between two objects. 'AGAINST' implies that one object is touching the other, while 'UPON' suggests that one object is resting on top of the other. Together, these two words describe a situation in which two objects are in direct contact with each other.