The term 'SATISFIES, AS A DEBT' can be solved by the crossword solution REPAYS, which is a 6 letter word. This term refers to the action of paying back a debt or obligation that was previously owed. This could refer to a financial debt, such as a loan, or a moral debt, such as a favor or apology. In either case, repaying the debt is seen as a way of satisfying the obligation and restoring balance.