The term 'THROWS A LINE TO' can be summarized as the act of throwing a rope or line to someone in order to help them. This is often done in order to help someone climb up or down a steep surface, or to help someone cross a body of water. The crossword solution for this term is AIDS, which stands for 'Assistance In Difficult Situations'. This term is used to describe the act of providing assistance to someone in a difficult situation.