Tousles is a term used to describe a type of hairstyle that is characterized by short, choppy layers. It is often seen as a modern take on the classic bob cut. The term is derived from the French word 'toucher, ' which means 'to touch.' The crossword solutions for this term are MUSSES (6 letters) and MUSSESUP (8 letters). MUSSES is an abbreviation of the phrase 'musses up, ' which means to mess up or dishevel a hairstyle. MUSSESUP is an extended version of the same phrase, which implies that the hairstyle has been mussed up even further.