The crossword solution for the term 'prefix for phrase' is 'PARA'. The prefix 'para-' is derived from the Greek word 'para', meaning 'beside, near, beyond, or apart'. It is used to form words that indicate something that is related to, but distinct from, the original word. For example, 'PARADIGM' means 'a model or pattern of thought', while 'PARADOX' means 'a statement that appears to be self-contradictory'.