The term LIKE BACON can be broken down into two crossword solutions: TREF (4 letters) and CURED (5 letters). TREF is a Hebrew word meaning 'good' or 'PLEASING, ' and is often used to describe food that is tasty or enjoyable. CURED is a term used to describe food that has been preserved through salting, smoking, or drying. In the case of bacon, it is usually cured with salt and then smoked. Therefore, LIKE BACON can be interpreted as something that is PLEASING and has been preserved through salting and smoking.