The term 'only just' is used to describe something that has happened or been done with difficulty, or BARELY at all. The crossword solutions for this term are 'BARELY' (6 letters), 'HARDLY' (6 letters), and 'MERE' (4 letters). All three of these words can be used to describe something that has been done with difficulty or BARELY at all. For example, one might say 'I only just finished the project' to indicate that it was a difficult task and took a long time to complete.