The term 'weight-laden LASSO' is composed of two words: 'weight-laden' and 'LASSO'. The word 'weight-laden' means heavily burdened or loaded with a great weight, while the word 'LASSO' is a rope or cord used to catch animals. The crossword solution for this term is 'bola', which is a type of throwing weapon used by the indigenous people of South America. It consists of weights on the ends of interconnected cords, which are thrown at a target and used to entangle it. Therefore, the term 'weight-laden LASSO' refers to a type of throwing weapon consisting of weights on the ends of interconnected cords, which are used to entangle a target.