OLD HAGS' Old hags is a term used to describe elderly women who are often seen as unpleasant or unattractive. The term is often used in a derogatory manner and can be seen as offensive. The crossword solution for the term old hags is CRONES, which is another term used to describe elderly women. It is derived from the Greek word 'krónos' meaning 'old age'. Crone is also used to refer to a wise woman or a witch.