The crossword solutions for the term 'SMOOTH, AS THE WAY' are 'EASE' and 'PAVE'. The term 'smooth, as the way' is a metaphor for a journey or path that is easy to traverse. The word 'EASE' can be used to describe a situation that is free from difficulty or effort. The word 'PAVE' means to cover a surface with a hard material such as stone or asphalt, making it easier to travel on. Therefore, the two words together suggest a journey or path that is easy to traverse due to the fact that it has been made smooth by being paved.