The term 'would rather' is a phrase used to express preference. It is often used in the form of 'I would rather do X than Y'. The two crossword solutions for this term are 'PREFER' (6 letters) and 'preferto' (8 letters). 'PREFER' is a verb meaning to like or choose one thing over another, while 'preferto' is an adverb meaning to have a stronger preference for one thing over another. Both words can be used to express a preference for one thing over another.