The crossword solution for the term 'LYING LOOSELY' is SLACK, which is a five-letter word. The term 'SLACK' is an adjective that means not tight or not held firmly in place. It can also be used to describe someone who is not working hard or is not taking their job seriously. In this context, 'lying loosely' could refer to something that is not held firmly in place or someone who is not taking their job seriously.