The term INFORMATION can be broken down into twelve different crossword solutions: CRY (3 letters), TIP (3 letters), POINTER (7 letters), SIGNAL (6 letters), AGE (3 letters), ICT (3 letters), DATA (4 letters), DESK (4 letters), DOPE (4 letters), NEWS (4 letters), WORD (4 letters), and FACTS (5 letters). CRY is an expression of emotion, usually sadness, while TIP is a piece of advice or a suggestion. POINTER is a hint or a clue that helps someone understand something, and SIGNAL is a gesture or sound that conveys a message. AGE is the length of time someone has been alive, and ICT stands for Information and Communications Technology. DATA is information that is organized and stored in a computer, and DESK is a piece of furniture used for writing and other activities. DOPE is slang for information, NEWS is a report of recent events, WORD is a unit of language, and FACTS are pieces of information that are true. Finally, TITBIT is a small piece of interesting information.