The term 'Straw in the Wind' is a metaphor for a small sign or indication of a larger, more significant event to come. The crossword solutions for this term are 'PORTENT' (7 letters) and 'OMEN' (4 letters). A PORTENT is an event or occurrence that is seen as an indication or warning of something momentous about to happen, while an OMEN is a sign or warning of something to come, usually of a bad nature. Both words refer to a sign of a future event, and can be used interchangeably when referring to the phrase 'Straw in the Wind'.