The term 'way down' can be defined by several crossword solutions, including 'manhole' (7 letters), 'DESCENT' (7 letters), 'steps' (5 letters), 'STEP' (4 letters), 'CHUTE' (5 letters), 'DEEP' (4 letters), 'STAIR' (5 letters), and 'atalowebb' (9 letters). Manhole and DESCENT refer to a downward path, while steps, STEP, CHUTE, and STAIR refer to a staircase or ladder-like structure. DEEP and atalowebb are more abstract terms that can be used to describe the concept of going down.