The term 'not included' can be used to describe a variety of situations. The crossword solutions for this term are EXCEPTED (8 letters), OPTIONAL (8 letters), EXTRA (5 letters), EXEMPT (6 letters), SKIPPED (7 letters), LEFTOFF (7 letters), and EXTRANEOUS (10 letters). EXCEPTED means to be excluded from a group or category, while OPTIONAL implies that something is not required. EXTRA is an additional item or amount, while EXEMPT means to be free from an obligation or penalty. SKIPPED means to pass over or omit, while LEFTOFF means to be left out or forgotten. Finally, EXTRANEOUS means irrelevant or unnecessary.