The term 'STEAMS UP' can be broken down into four crossword solutions: FOGS (4 letters), ENRAGES (7 letters), IRES (4 letters), and RILES (5 letters). FOGS is a verb meaning to obscure or cover with a mist, while ENRAGES means to make extremely angry. IRES is a verb meaning to provoke or irritate, and RILES is another verb meaning to cause annoyance or distress. All four words are related to the idea of becoming angry or agitated, which is what the phrase 'STEAMS UP' implies.