The term SLICK, IN A WAY can be solved by four different crossword solutions: GLIB (4 letters), ICY (3 letters), GREASY (6 letters) and ICEDUP (6 letters). GLIB means to be fluent and persuasive in speech, often in a way that is insincere or deceptive. ICY implies something that is cold and unfeeling. GREASY describes something that is covered in oil or grease, making it slippery and hard to handle. ICEDUP is a slang term meaning to be completely frozen over. All of these words describe something that is slick in a way, either literally or figuratively.