The term 'Thick of Things' is a phrase that is used to describe a situation where someone is deeply involved in a particular activity or event. The crossword solutions for this phrase are SWIM (4 letters), MIDST (5 letters), and PRESS (5 letters). SWIM implies being surrounded by a situation, MIDST implies being in the center of a situation, and PRESS implies being in a difficult situation. Together, these three words suggest that someone is deeply immersed in a challenging situation.