The crossword solution for the term 'SAYS 'Y'ALL, ' SAY is ELIDES, which is a six-letter word. Elides is a verb that means to omit or leave out parts of a sentence or phrase when speaking. It is often used in Southern American English as a way to shorten a phrase or sentence. For example, someone might say 'Y'all come on over' instead of 'YOU all come on over.' This is an example of eliding the word 'YOU' and replacing it with the contraction 'y'all.'