Ricochets are a type of motion where an object bounces off a surface and changes direction. The term can be used to describe the motion of a ball bouncing off a wall, or a bullet bouncing off a surface. In the crossword puzzle, the solutions for the term 'ricochets' are 'caroms' (6 letters), 'glances' (7 letters), and 'REBOUNDS' (8 letters). Caroms refer to a type of ricochet in billiards, where the cue ball strikes two other balls in succession. Glances refer to a type of ricochet in which an object skims off a surface. Lastly, REBOUNDS refer to a type of ricochet in which an object bounces off a surface and returns to its original position.