The term 'PASSED EFFORTLESSLY' can be broken down into two crossword solutions: ACED (4 letters) and EASEDBY (7 letters). ACED is a verb meaning to succeed at something, usually with EASE. It is derived from the Latin word 'acedere, ' which means to arrive at or reach. EASEDBY is an adjective that describes something that has been made easier or simpler by someone or something else. It is derived from the Middle English word 'EASE, ' which means to make something less difficult. Together, these two words describe a situation in which something has been accomplished without difficulty or struggle.