The term 'used a scythe' can be summarized by two crossword solutions: 'HEWED' (5 letters) and 'reaped' (6 letters). A scythe is an agricultural tool used for cutting grass, grain, or other crops. It consists of a curved blade attached to a long handle. Historically, it was used to cut hay and grain, but it is still used in some parts of the world today. 'HEWED' means to cut or shape something with a sharp tool, while 'reaped' means to gather or harvest a crop. Therefore, these two words together describe the action of using a scythe to cut and harvest crops.