The term 'SHOOTS AN AVERAGE SCORE' can be summarized as a golfer playing a round of golf and recording a score that is average for their skill level. The crossword solution for this term is 'PARS', which is a golfing term used to describe the number of strokes a golfer should take to complete a hole. A par score is the expected score for a hole, and is determined by the length and difficulty of the hole. If a golfer shoots an average score, they have achieved a par score.