The term 'KIND OF SCORE' can be broken down into two crossword solutions: PAR (3 letters) and SAT (3 letters). PAR stands for 'PAR Score, ' which is a score in golf that is the number of strokes a golfer should take to complete a hole. The SAT, on the other hand, stands for 'Scholastic Aptitude Test, ' which is a standardized test used by colleges and universities to assess a student's academic readiness for college.