The term THEY'RE RIGGED can be broken down into three crossword solutions: MASTS (5 letters), SHIPS (5 letters), and SHIPSMASTS (10 letters). MASTS refers to the tall vertical poles that support a ship's sails, while SHIPS is a general term for any large vessel that travels on water. SHIPSMASTS is a combination of the two words, referring to the MASTS of a ship. This term is often used to describe a situation where the outcome has been predetermined or manipulated in some way.