The term 'absolute nonsense' can be broken down into five crossword solutions: ROT (3 letters), UTTER (5 letters), TOSH (4 letters), BILGE (5 letters), and TRIPE (5 letters). ROT is a verb meaning to decay or decompose, while UTTER is an adjective meaning complete or total. TOSH is a noun meaning nonsense or foolishness, and BILGE is a noun referring to something worthless or absurd. Finally, TRIPE is a noun meaning something of little or no value. All together, these words describe something that is completely worthless and nonsensical.