Leeward is a term used to describe the direction that is DOWNWIND from an object or location. The term is often used in sailing and aviation, as it describes the direction of the wind relative to the object or location. In a crossword puzzle, the solutions for the term LEEWARD are ALEE (4 letters) and DOWNWIND (8 letters). ALEE is an adverb meaning 'toward the lee side, ' while DOWNWIND is an adjective meaning 'in the direction of the wind.'