The term 'OWNS (UP)' can be broken down into three crossword solutions: ADMITS (6 letters), FESSES (6 letters), and COMESCLEAN (10 letters). All three of these terms refer to the act of admitting or confessing to something, usually in a situation where one has been caught doing something wrong. ADMITS is a verb meaning to accept or acknowledge something, while FESSES is a slang term for confessing or admitting to something. Finally, COMESCLEAN is an idiom meaning to admit to something, usually after being caught in a lie or wrongdoing.