Pasty-faced is a term used to describe someone who has a pale complexion, often due to illness or lack of sleep. It can be described using the crossword solutions ASHEN (5 letters), ASHY (4 letters) and WAN (3 letters). ASHEN refers to a dull gray color, while ASHY implies a grayish-white hue and WAN suggests a sickly, pale appearance. All three words together paint a picture of someone with a pasty-faced complexion.