The term 'status quo' is a Latin phrase meaning 'the existing state of affairs'. It is often used to refer to the current state of a situation, and can be used to describe either a positive or negative situation. The two crossword solutions for this term are 'ante' (4 letters) and 'CONDITION' (9 letters). 'Ante' is a Latin word meaning 'BEFORE', and is used to refer to the existing state of affairs prior to any changes. 'CONDITION' is a noun that refers to the state of something, and can be used to refer to the current state of a situation. Together, these two words can be used to describe the status quo of a situation.