The term LIKE THIS ANS. can be solved by three different crossword solutions: ACR (3 letters), ABBREV (6 letters), and VERT (4 letters). ACR stands for acronym, which is a word formed from the initial letters of other words. ABBREV stands for abbreviation, which is a shortened form of a word or phrase. Finally, VERT stands for vertical, which is a direction that is perpendicular to the horizon.