The term 'SPREAD OPEN' can be solved by three different crossword solutions: UNROLL (6 letters), SPLAY (5 letters), and UNFURL (6 letters). Unrolling is the act of uncoiling or unwinding something that is rolled up, such as a carpet or a scroll. Splaying is the act of opening something out from the middle, such as a fan or a book. UNFURL is the act of unfolding something that is furled or rolled up, such as a flag or a sail. All three words refer to the act of spreading something open.