The term 'lay away' refers to the practice of setting aside money or goods for future use. The crossword solutions for this term include 'STORE' (5 letters), 'ENTOMB' (6 letters), 'RESERVE' (7 letters), 'STASH' (5 letters), 'SAVE' (4 letters), 'STOW' (4 letters), 'putin' (5 letters), and 'storeup' (7 letters). All of these words suggest the idea of keeping something safe and secure for future use, which is the essence of the term 'lay away'.