The term 'loses strength' can be described by five different crossword solutions: SAGS (4 letters), EBBS (4 letters), WILTS (5 letters), FLAGS (5 letters), and WEAKENS (7 letters). SAGS is a verb meaning to droop or bend under a weight, while EBBS is a verb meaning to recede or diminish. WILTS is a verb meaning to become limp or droop, and FLAGS is a verb meaning to become weaker or less vigorous. Finally, WEAKENS is a verb meaning to become weaker or less effective. All of these words describe the process of losing strength, either physically or metaphorically.