The crossword solutions for the term COTTON ON; SMALL BRANCH are TWIG, which is a four-letter word. A TWIG is a small branch of a tree or shrub that has been broken off by the wind, an animal, or a person. Twigs are typically thin and flexible, and are used in a variety of ways, such as for making baskets, brooms, and other crafts. Twigs can also be used as fuel for fires, and are sometimes used as kindling to help start a fire.