The term 'less significant' can be described by four crossword solutions: SMALLER (7 letters), punier (6 letters), tinier (6 letters), and dinkier (7 letters). All of these words refer to something that is SMALLER in size or stature than something else. SMALLER and tinier both refer to physical size, while punier and dinkier are more often used to describe someone or something that is weaker or less important than something else.