The term 'member of the board' can be described by three different crossword solutions: NAIL (4 letters), DIRECTOR (8 letters), and EXEC (4 letters). A NAIL is a small metal fastener used to join two pieces of material together. A DIRECTOR is someone who is responsible for managing a company or organization, while an EXEC is a person in a senior position within a company or organization. All three terms refer to someone who is part of the board of directors of a company or organization, and who is responsible for making decisions on behalf of the organization.