The term 'USES A SCYTHE' can be broken down into two crossword solutions: REAPS (5 letters) and MOWS (4 letters). A scythe is a long-handled tool with a curved blade at the end, traditionally used for cutting grass or harvesting crops. The verb 'REAP' means to cut and gather a crop, while the verb 'MOW' means to cut grass or other vegetation. Therefore, the term 'USES A SCYTHE' can be interpreted as using a scythe to cut and gather crops or to cut grass and other vegetation.