The term 'wakes' can be defined as the act of arousing or rousing someone or something. It is also used to describe a gathering of people to commemorate the death of a loved one. The crossword solutions for the term 'wakes' are 'arouses' (7 letters), 'rouses' (6 letters), and 'comesto' (7 letters). 'Arouses' means to awaken or stir up, while 'rouses' means to excite or provoke. Lastly, 'comesto' is an archaic term meaning to come to life or to revive.