The term NEW NEWTS is a combination of two words, 'NEW' and 'NEWTS'. The first word, 'NEW', is an adjective meaning 'not existing before; made, introduced, or discovered recently or now for the first time'. The second word, 'NEWTS', is an acronym for 'National Examinations for Welsh Teachers and Students', which is a set of tests taken by students in Wales to assess their academic performance. The crossword solution for this term is EFTS, which stands for 'Examination for Teacher Standards'. This is a test taken by teachers in Wales to demonstrate their knowledge and skills in teaching.