The term 'not including' can be expressed in a variety of ways. The crossword solutions for this term are EXCLUDING (9 letters), EXCEPT (6 letters), LESS (4 letters), and WITHOUT (7 letters). EXCLUDING is the most comprehensive of these terms, as it implies that all items or elements are excluded from a given set. EXCEPT is similar to EXCLUDING, but implies that only certain items or elements are excluded from a given set. LESS is used to indicate that a smaller amount or fewer items are included in a given set. Finally, WITHOUT implies that something is absent or lacking from a given set.