The term 'SUPPORTS, IN A WAY' can be solved by four different crossword solutions: ENDOWS (6 letters), ABETS (5 letters), ENDWS (5 letters), and SECONDS (7 letters). ENDOWS means to provide with money or other resources, while ABETS means to encourage or support someone in a wrong or questionable activity. ENDWS is a variant of ENDOWS, and SECONDS means to support or agree with someone's opinion. All of these words are related to the idea of providing support in some way.