The term 'OPENS, AS A GATE' can be solved by four different crossword solutions: UNLATCHES (9 letters), UNHOOKS (7 letters), UNBOLTS (7 letters), and UNBARS (6 letters). Unlatching is the act of releasing a latch or lock, which is often used to secure a gate. Unhooking is the act of removing a hook from something, such as a gate. Unbolting is the act of removing a bolt, which is often used to secure a gate. Unbarring is the act of removing a bar, which is also often used to secure a gate. All of these solutions refer to the act of opening a gate.