The crossword solution for the term REST (Roadside Stop) is AREA. A REST AREA is a public facility, located next to a large thoroughfare such as a highway, expressway, or freeway at which drivers and passengers can REST, eat, or refuel without exiting onto secondary roads. REST areas are typically located in remote and rural areas, especially on highways and freeways in the middle of nowhere. They are usually spaced apart by several miles so that drivers can take a break from driving.