The term 'PUTTER, E.G.' is a crossword solution that can be broken down into two parts: 'PUTTER' and 'E.G.'. The first part, 'PUTTER', is a four-letter word that refers to a type of golf CLUB. Putters are the shortest clubs in a golfer's bag and are used for making short, precise shots on the green. The second part, 'E.G.', stands for 'example given' and is used to provide an example of the answer. In this case, the example given is a golf CLUB. A golf CLUB is a long-handled CLUB used to hit a golf ball in the game of golf. It is composed of a shaft with a grip and a CLUB head.