The term 'not playing' can be described by three crossword solutions: IDLE (4 letters), OUTOFACTION (11 letters), and WARMINGTHEBENCH (15 letters). IDLE means to be inactive or not doing anything, while OUTOFACTION refers to being unable to take part in something. Finally, WARMINGTHEBENCH is a phrase used to describe someone who is not actively participating in a game or activity, but is instead sitting on the sidelines. All three of these terms are used to describe someone who is not playing.