The term LIKE THE ARCTIC can be summarized by four crossword solutions: GELID (5 letters), COLD (4 letters), FRIGID (6 letters), and UPNORTH (7 letters). GELID is an adjective meaning 'very COLD, ' while COLD is a temperature that is lower than what is comfortable. FRIGID is an adjective meaning 'extremely COLD, ' and UPNORTH is a direction that is usually associated with colder climates. All of these words are used to describe the Arctic, which is known for its extreme COLD temperatures.