The term 'PUTS UP' can be broken down into several different words, each with its own meaning. Hanging something up is the act of suspending it from a higher point, which is represented by the word 'HANGS' (5 letters). To rear something is to lift it up, which is represented by the word 'REARS' (5 letters). Erecting something is the act of building it up, which is represented by the word 'ERECTS' (6 letters). Housing something is the act of providing shelter for it, which is represented by the word 'HOUSES' (6 letters). CANS are containers that can be put up, which is represented by the word 'CANS' (4 letters). Antes are bets that can be put up, which is represented by the word 'ANTES' (5 letters). Posts are poles that can be put up, which is represented by the word 'POSTS' (5 letters). Risks are dangers that can be put up, which is represented by the word 'RISKS' (5 letters). BOARDS are pieces of wood that can be put up, which is represented by the word 'BOARDS' (6 letters). Building something is the act of constructing it, which is represented by the word 'BUILDS' (6 letters). Offering something is the act of presenting it, which is represented by the word 'OFFERS' (6 letters). All of these words represent different ways in which the phrase 'PUTS UP' can be interpreted.