The term 'Wields the Gavel' refers to a person who presides over a meeting or event. This person is responsible for keeping order and making sure that all participants are heard. The two crossword solutions for this term are 'Presides' (8 letters) and 'CHAIRS' (6 letters). Presiding over a meeting or event requires the person to be in charge, to make sure that everyone follows the rules, and to ensure that all voices are heard. Chairing a meeting or event requires the person to be the leader, to guide the discussion, and to make sure that decisions are made in an orderly fashion. Both of these roles require the person to wield the gavel, which is a symbol of authority.