The crossword solution for the term OPEN MEADOWS is LEAS, which stands for 'Leasehold Estates of Allotment and Smallholdings'. This is a type of land tenure in England and Wales, where a tenant holds a leasehold estate from a landlord. The tenant has exclusive rights to use the land for a specified period of time, usually for agricultural purposes. The tenant is also responsible for maintaining the land and paying rent to the landlord. Open meadows are areas of land that are not enclosed by fences or hedges, allowing free access to the public.