The term 'thrown around' can be summarized by two crossword solutions: 'STREWN' (6 letters) and 'STREWED' (7 letters). Both words are verbs that mean to spread something over a wide area. STREWN is the past participle of the verb 'STREW, ' which means to scatter or spread something in an untidy or careless way. STREWED is the past tense of the same verb. The term 'thrown around' is often used to describe a situation where something is scattered or spread in a careless manner.