The answer to the crossword puzzle is 'PATH'. The term 'word next to an arrow in a maze' refers to a PATH, which is a route or course that one takes to get from one point to another. Paths are often found in mazes, which are puzzles consisting of a complex network of paths and walls. An arrow is often used to indicate the direction of the PATH. Therefore, the term 'word next to an arrow in a maze' can be interpreted as the word 'PATH'.