The term SENT, IN A WAY can be solved by three different crossword solutions: MAILED (6 letters), FAXED (5 letters), and EMAILED (7 letters). MAILED refers to the traditional method of sending physical letters through the postal service. FAXED is a method of sending documents electronically over telephone lines. EMAILED is a method of sending digital messages over the internet. All three of these methods are ways of sending information from one person or place to another.