The term 'SEARCH FOR WATER, IN A WAY' can be solved by two crossword solutions: DOWSE (5 letters) and DOC (3 letters). Dowsing is an ancient practice of using a tool such as a forked stick or pendulum to locate underground water sources. It is also known as divining or water witching. The term DOC stands for Deuterium Oxide Concentration, which is a method used to measure the amount of deuterium oxide in a sample of water. This method is used to determine the origin of a water source.