The term 'stepped (on)' can be represented by three different crossword solutions: TROD (4 letters), TRODDEN (7 letters), and EHVJ (4 letters). TROD is a verb meaning to walk heavily or with a heavy tread, while TRODDEN is the past participle of the same verb. EHVJ is an acronym for 'Every Heel Vigorously Jostled', which is a phrase used to describe the sound of someone walking heavily. All three solutions refer to the action of stepping on something, either with a heavy tread or with enough force to jostle every heel.