The term 'Italian Pal' can be broken down into two crossword solutions: Paisan (6 letters) and PAISANO (7 letters). Paisan is a term used to refer to a fellow countryman or compatriot, while PAISANO is a term used to refer to a fellow Italian. Both terms are derived from the Italian word paese, which means 'COUNTRY'. The terms are often used to refer to someone who is from the same region or town as the speaker.