The term 'Leaves in the Lurch' is an idiom that means to abandon someone or something in a difficult situation. The crossword solutions for this term are ABANDONS (8 letters), MAROONS (7 letters), STRANDS (7 letters), DESERTS (7 letters), and FORSAKES (8 letters). All of these words have similar meanings, as they all refer to the act of leaving someone or something behind without any assistance. Each of these words can be used to describe the same action, but they each have slightly different connotations. For example, ABANDONS implies a more sudden and abrupt departure, while FORSAKES implies a more deliberate and permanent decision.