Tied, in a way' is a phrase that can be used to describe three different words: ALL, DEUCE, and LACED. ALL is a three-letter word meaning 'the whole amount or quantity'. DEUCE is a five-letter word meaning 'a tie in a game or contest'. LACED is also a five-letter word meaning 'to fasten or secure with string, cord, or the like'. All three words can be used to describe the phrase 'tied, in a way', as they all refer to being connected or bound together.