The crossword solution for the term WAY, LITERALLY is TAO. TAO is a Chinese philosophical concept that is often translated as 'the way' or 'the path'. It is a fundamental idea in most Chinese philosophical schools and is also related to the religious belief system of Taoism. The concept of TAO is based on the idea that the universe is composed of two opposing forces, Yin and Yang, which are in constant flux and must be balanced in order to achieve harmony.