The term 'in general circulation' refers to the amount of money that is available in an economy. The two crossword solutions for this term are 'CURRENT' (7 letters) and 'AFLOAT' (6 letters). 'CURRENT' implies that the money is actively circulating, while 'AFLOAT' suggests that the money is not tied down and is free to move around. In other words, the term 'in general circulation' describes the amount of money that is available to be used in an economy.