PINING' The crossword solution for the term 'PINING and then some' is 'LOVESICK, ' which is an 8-letter word. Lovesickness is a feeling of deep longing or sadness for someone or something that one loves, usually due to their absence. It is often associated with romantic love, but can also be experienced in other contexts. PINING is a form of lovesickness, and 'and then some' implies that there are additional feelings of longing or sadness beyond what is typically associated with PINING.