The term 'Phalanx LOCALE' is composed of two words: 'Phalanx' and 'LOCALE'. The word 'Phalanx' is a noun meaning a body of troops or people standing or moving in close formation. The word 'LOCALE' is a noun meaning the place where something happens or is set. Therefore, the term 'Phalanx LOCALE' can be interpreted as a place where a group of people are standing or moving in close formation. The crossword solution for this term is 'TOE', which refers to the part of the foot that is closest to the ground when standing in formation.