The term 'salty' can be described in many ways, and the crossword solutions provide a variety of words to describe it. The five-letter solution, 'SPICY, ' implies that something is flavorful and has a kick to it. The eight-letter solution, 'BRACKISH, ' suggests that something is a mix of fresh and SALT water, which is often used to describe a body of water. The four-letter solution, 'RACY, ' implies that something is exciting and daring. The four-letter solution, 'SALT, ' is the most obvious of the solutions, as it is the literal definition of the word. The four-letter solution, 'BLUE, ' implies that something is sad or depressing. The five-letter solution, 'WITTY, ' suggests that something is humorous and clever. The five-letter solution, 'BRINY, ' implies that something is salty and strong in flavor. The six-letter solution, 'SALINE, ' suggests that something is salty and contains a high concentration of SALT. Lastly, the seven-letter solution, 'PROFANE, ' implies that something is vulgar and offensive.