The term DISCOURAGING WORD is composed of seven crossword solutions: BAH (3 letters), NOT (3 letters), BOO (3 letters), NAY (3 letters), TUT (3 letters), TSK (3 letters), and NOES (4 letters). These words are all used to express disapproval, disappointment, or dissatisfaction. BAH is an interjection used to express contempt or disappointment. NOT is a negative adverb used to deny or reject something. BOO is an exclamation used to express disapproval or derision. NAY is an adverb meaning 'NO' or 'not'. TUT is an interjection used to express disapproval or disappointment. TSK is an interjection used to express disapproval or disappointment. NOES is a plural form of the word 'NO', used to express refusal or denial. NOS is a plural form of the word 'NO', used to express refusal or denial. All of these words can be used to express discouragement or disapproval.