The term 'prime cut' is used to refer to the most tender and flavorful cuts of meat, usually from the LOIN or rib area. The crossword solutions for this term are SIRLOIN (7 letters), LOIN (4 letters), filet (5 letters), and T-bone (5 letters). SIRLOIN is a cut of beef taken from the lower back of the cow, while LOIN is a cut of meat taken from the back of the animal. Filet is a cut of beef taken from the tenderloin, and T-bone is a cut of steak that includes both the tenderloin and the strip steak.