The term PREHENSILE PART is a crossword solution for the word TAIL, which has four letters. A prehensile part is an appendage of an animal that is adapted for grasping or holding, such as a TAIL, trunk, or tentacle. Prehensile tails are found in some primates, such as monkeys and lemurs, and in some species of lizards, such as geckos. The TAIL is used for balance, communication, and manipulation of objects.