The term REGISTER SECTION can be broken down into two crossword solutions: TENS and ONES. TENS is a 4-letter word meaning 'a group of 10 things' and ONES is a 4-letter word meaning 'a single unit'. Together, these two words refer to the section of a register or cashier's desk where coins are kept. This section is divided into two parts: one for coins of higher value (tens) and one for coins of lower value (ONES).