The term 'tied up, in a way' can be described by four different crossword solutions: MOORED (6 letters), laced (5 letters), roped (5 letters), and onthephone (10 letters). MOORED is a term used to describe when a boat is secured to a dock or other structure. Laced is a term used to describe when two pieces of material are connected together with string or rope. Roped is a term used to describe when something is tied up with rope. Onthephone is a term used to describe when someone is engaged in a telephone conversation.