The crossword solution for the term OVERWHELMS with 'DOWN' is MOWS. MOWS is an acronym for 'Mowing Overwhelmingly With Excessive Speed'. This phrase is used to describe a situation where someone is doing something in an overly aggressive manner, often with the intention of intimidating or overpowering someone else. It can also be used to describe someone who is working too quickly and not taking the time to think through their actions.