The crossword solutions for the term IN __ OF are LIEU (4 letters), WANT (4 letters), and AWE (3 letters). LIEU is a French word meaning 'PLACE' or 'LOCATION'. It is often used in the phrase 'in LIEU of', which means 'instead of'. WANT is an Old English word meaning 'LACK' or 'NEED'. It is often used in the phrase 'in WANT of', which means 'LACKING' or 'needing'. AWE is an Old English word meaning 'FEAR' or 'REVERENCE'. It is often used in the phrase 'in AWE of', which means 'filled with admiration or respect'.