The term 'used a crowbar' can be summarized by two crossword solutions: 'Pried' (5 letters) and 'JIMMIED' (7 letters). Both terms refer to the act of using a crowbar to open something, such as a door or window. Prying is the act of using a crowbar to force something open, while jimmying is the act of using a crowbar to unlock something. Both terms are commonly used in the context of breaking and entering.