The term 'Things Gone Awry' can be summarized by the crossword solution SNAFUS, which is a 6-letter word meaning a situation that has been confused or become chaotic due to a mistake or unforeseen problem. It is derived from the acronym SNAFU, which stands for 'Situation Normal: All F*cked Up'. This phrase was first used by the United States military during World War II and has since become a popular way to describe any kind of chaotic or confusing situation.