The crossword solution for the term TYPE OF WAGON is 'PADDY, ' which is a five-letter word. A PADDY wagon is a slang term for a police van used to transport prisoners. It is usually a large, boxy vehicle with no windows and a single door in the back. The term originated in the late 19th century, when it was used to refer to horse-drawn wagons used to transport Irish immigrants to their new homes in the United States.