The term 'POET'S ADVERB' is composed of six crossword solutions: EER (3 letters), OFT (3 letters), ANEAR (5 letters), NIGH (4 letters), EEN (3 letters), and NEER (4 letters). These words are all adverbs, which are parts of speech that modify verbs, adjectives, or other adverbs. The words in this term are all archaic or poetic adverbs, which are used to add a lyrical quality to writing. EER means 'STRANGELY, ' OFT means 'OFTEN, ' ANEAR means 'NEAR, ' NIGH means 'ALMOST, ' EEN means 'EVEN, ' and NEER means 'NEARLY.' Together, these words create a phrase that conveys the idea of something that is ALMOST, but not quite, NEAR or EVEN.