The term 'special' can be defined by a variety of crossword solutions, including 'ALONE' (5 letters), 'EXTRA' (5 letters), 'BEST' (4 letters), 'APART' (5 letters), 'FAMOUS' (6 letters), 'APPROPRIATE' (11 letters), 'IRREGULAR' (9 letters), 'CHARACTERISTIC' (14 letters), 'ops' (3 letters), 'PET' (3 letters), 'DEAR' (4 letters), 'ONLY' (4 letters), 'RARE' (4 letters), 'SALE' (4 letters), 'ELECT' (5 letters), 'todays' (6 letters), 'SELECT' (6 letters), 'EFFECTS' (7 letters), and 'EXTRAORDINARY' (13 letters). These words all describe something that is unique, distinct, or out of the ordinary. For example, 'ALONE' implies that something is singular or one-of-a-kind, while 'EXTRA' suggests that it is more than what is expected. Similarly, 'BEST' implies that something is superior to others, and 'APART' implies that it is separate from the rest. Additionally, 'FAMOUS' implies that something is well-known, while 'APPROPRIATE' implies that it is suitable for a particular situation. Furthermore, 'IRREGULAR' implies that something is not normal or typical, and 'CHARACTERISTIC' implies that it has a certain quality that makes it stand out. Finally, 'ops' implies that something is unexpected, 'PET' implies that it is favored, 'DEAR' implies that it is cherished, 'ONLY' implies that it is the sole one, 'RARE' implies that it is uncommon, 'SALE' implies that it is discounted, 'ELECT' implies that it is chosen, 'todays' implies that it is current, 'SELECT' implies that it is carefully chosen, 'EFFECTS' implies that it has an impact, and 'EXTRAORDINARY' implies that it is remarkable.