The term 'in the wings' is used to describe a situation in which someone or something is waiting in the background, UNSEEN and offstage, ready to take action when needed. The two crossword solutions for this term are UNSEEN (6 letters) and OFFSTAGE (8 letters). UNSEEN refers to the fact that the person or thing is not visible to the audience, while OFFSTAGE indicates that they are not on the stage itself. Together, these two words provide a vivid description of the concept of being in the wings.