The term 'put under' can be interpreted in a variety of ways, and the crossword solutions provide a range of possible interpretations. HYPNOTIZE (9 letters) is a form of psychological manipulation that can be used to put someone in a trance-like state. INTER (5 letters) suggests putting something between two other things, such as a barrier or a layer of protection. IMMERSED (8 letters) and submersed (8 letters) both refer to the act of submerging something in a liquid, while SEDATED (7 letters), SEDATE (6 letters), and etherize (8 letters) all refer to the use of drugs to induce a state of relaxation or unconsciousness. BURY (4 letters) and ENTOMB (6 letters) both refer to the act of placing something in the ground, while DRUG (4 letters) and gassed (6 letters) suggest the use of chemical substances to put someone in a state of unconsciousness.