The term 'port in a storm' is an idiom that means a safe HAVEN or refuge during a difficult time. This phrase can be broken down into four crossword solutions: COVE (4 letters), ANY (3 letters), HAVEN (5 letters), and SAFEHARBOR (10 letters). A COVE is a small bay or inlet, usually with a narrow entrance, while a HAVEN is a place of safety or refuge. Together, these words suggest a sheltered area where one can find shelter from a storm. Safeharbor is a synonym for this phrase, emphasizing the idea of a secure place to turn to in times of trouble.