The term LIKE 9-DOWN is an adjective meaning similar or alike. The crossword solutions for this term are TALL (4 letters), EXTINCT (7 letters) and POINTLESS (9 letters). TALL is an adjective used to describe something that is greater in height than the average. EXTINCT is an adjective used to describe something that no longer exists, usually referring to a species of animal or plant. POINTLESS is an adjective used to describe something that has no purpose or value.