The term 'poor blokes' is often used to describe people who are struggling financially. The crossword solution for this term is 'SODS', which is an acronym for 'Sons of the Deserving Poor'. This term was originally coined in the 19th century to refer to those who were born into poverty and had no means of escaping it. It is still used today to refer to those who are living in poverty and have limited access to resources.