The term SOME WINDS can be broken down into several crossword solutions. OBOES (5 letters) are a type of double-reed woodwind instrument, typically used in orchestras and concert bands. REEDS (5 letters) are thin strips of material, usually made of cane, that vibrate to produce sound when air is blown through them. BASSOONS (8 letters) are a type of double-reed woodwind instrument, similar to an oboe but larger and lower in pitch. OBOISTS (7 letters) are musicians who specialize in playing the oboe. GALES (5 letters) are strong winds that can reach speeds of up to 100 km/h. TRADES (6 letters) are steady winds that blow from the east or northeast in the tropics. WESTERLIES (10 letters) are winds that blow from the west in the mid-latitudes.