The term 'not so many' can be expressed in four different ways using crossword solutions: FEWER (5 letters), LESS (4 letters), FEW (3 letters), and a FEW (4 letters). FEWER is used when referring to a plural noun, while LESS is used when referring to a singular noun. FEW is used when referring to a small number of things, and a FEW is used when referring to a slightly larger number of things. All four terms indicate that the number of something is not large.