Pastries are a type of baked goods that are usually sweet and often served as desserts. The term 'pastries' can refer to a wide variety of items, including CROISSANTS (10 letters), pis (3 letters), pies (4 letters), flans (5 letters), tarts (5 letters), and tortes (6 letters). CROISSANTS are crescent-shaped rolls made from buttery layers of dough, while pis are small, round pastries filled with fruit or custard. Pies are usually made with a pastry crust and filled with a sweet or savory filling, such as apples or meat. Flans are custard-based desserts that are baked in a pastry crust, while tarts are similar to pies but have a shorter, more crumbly crust. Tortes are usually made with layers of cake and cream, and may be topped with fruit or chocolate.