The term 'TOP MONK' is composed of two words, 'TOP' and 'MONK'. The first word, 'TOP', is an adjective meaning highest in rank or authority. The second word, 'MONK', is a noun referring to a male religious figure who lives in a monastery and follows a strict spiritual discipline. An ABBOT is the head of a monastery and is responsible for the spiritual guidance of the monks living there. The crossword solution for this term is 'ABBOT', which is a five-letter word meaning the head of a monastery.