The term 'SPUD, E.G.' is an abbreviation for 'example of a spud', and refers to a type of vegetable. The two crossword solutions for this term are 'VEGGIE' (6 letters) and 'TUBER' (5 letters). A VEGGIE is a general term for any edible plant, while a TUBER is a type of root vegetable. Therefore, the term 'SPUD, E.G.' can refer to any type of edible root vegetable, such as potatoes, sweet potatoes, yams, and turnips.