The term PINED (FOR) can be broken down into three crossword solutions: ACHED (5 letters), YEARNED (7 letters), and MISSED (6 letters). ACHED is a verb meaning to suffer pain or distress, YEARNED is a verb meaning to have an intense longing for something, and MISSED is a verb meaning to fail to hit, reach, or experience something. All three words describe a feeling of longing or desire for something, which is the definition of the term PINED (FOR).