Hit the bottom of? is a phrase that is often used to describe reaching the lowest point or the end of something. The two crossword solutions for this phrase are CANED and SPANK, both of which are five-letter words. CANED is an archaic term for a punishment in which a person is struck with a cane or rod as a form of discipline. SPANK is another form of physical punishment in which a person is struck on the buttocks with an open hand.