The term 'LIKE SOME PIPES' can be solved by two crossword solutions: REEDY (5 letters) and TSHAPED (7 letters). REEDY pipes are those that are made of reeds, which are hollow stems of grass-like plants. These pipes are often used in folk music and have a distinct sound. Tshaped pipes are those that are shaped like the letter T, with two perpendicular tubes connected at the center. These pipes are often used in plumbing systems and are designed to allow water to flow through them.