The Joneses are a common phrase used to refer to the family that one is trying to keep up with in terms of lifestyle, possessions, or accomplishments. The term can also be used to refer to a group of people who are all trying to outdo each other. In crossword puzzles, the solutions for the term Joneses are LONGS (5 letters) and YENS (4 letters). LONGS refers to a unit of length, while YENS is the currency of Japan.