Words of understanding

ISEE

Think of what you might say when you finally grasp someone’s point in a conversation—it’s a short, casual acknowledgment.

The clue "Words of understanding" plays on the phrase "I see," which people often say when they grasp something. Here, it’s written as "ISEE" to fit the crossword format, turning a common expression into a single word. The trick is recognizing that "understanding" hints at the phrase rather than a literal definition.