The crossword solution for the term 'WHERE THE WILD THINGS ARE' is three letters long and is 'ARE'. This phrase is the title of a 1963 children's picture book written and illustrated by Maurice Sendak. The story follows a young boy named Max who, after being sent to bed without supper, sails away to a land inhabited by strange creatures known as the Wild Things. The book has become a classic of children's literature and has been adapted into other media several times.