The term THEY MAY BE CURED is represented by the crossword solution HAMS, which is an acronym for 'Harmless Amateur Radio Operators'. These are people who operate amateur radio equipment and are licensed by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). They are considered to be harmless because they do not interfere with other radio signals. The term THEY MAY BE CURED is used to refer to these operators, as they may be cured of their hobby if they are found to be in violation of FCC regulations.