The term 'STAYS PUT' is a phrase that means to remain in the same place or position. This phrase can be broken down into three crossword solutions: WAITS (5 letters), SITS (4 letters), and SITSTIGHT (9 letters). WAITS implies that someone is waiting for something to happen, while SITS implies that someone is sitting in one place. Finally, SITSTIGHT implies that someone is staying in one place and not moving. All three of these words together form the phrase 'STAYS PUT', which means to remain in the same place or position.