A TIE BREAKER is a method used to decide the outcome of a competition when the score is tied. In the context of a crossword, the solutions for the term 'TIE BREAKER' are 'DIVORCE' (7 letters) and 'OVERTIME' (8 letters). DIVORCE is the legal dissolution of a marriage, while overtime is the extra time worked beyond the normal working hours. Both of these terms can be used as metaphors for a TIE BREAKER, as they both involve a situation where a decision must be made to resolve a conflict.