The term 'not touching' can be described by three crossword solutions: separate (8 letters), SPACED (6 letters), and APART (5 letters). Separate means to keep or divide two or more things from each other, while SPACED means to place something at intervals. APART is a synonym for separate, meaning to be distant in space, time, or relationship. Together, these three words describe the concept of not touching, which is to keep two or more things from coming into contact with each other.