The term 'REPRODUCES LIKE SALMON' can be summarized by the crossword solution 'SPAWNS, ' which is a six-letter word. Salmon are anadromous fish, meaning they migrate from saltwater to freshwater to spawn. During spawning, salmon lay and fertilize eggs in shallow water, and then die shortly after. The eggs hatch and the young salmon migrate back to the ocean. This cycle of migration and spawning is repeated each year.