Pithy saying is a term used to describe a concise and clever expression that conveys a general truth or moral lesson. The crossword solutions for this term are APHORISM (8 letters), PROVERB (7 letters), SAW (3 letters), MAXIM (5 letters), GNOME (5 letters), and MOT (3 letters). An APHORISM is a short, witty statement that expresses a general truth or principle. A PROVERB is a short, well-known saying that expresses a truth or provides advice. A SAW is an old saying that has been passed down through generations. A MAXIM is a concise statement that expresses a general truth or rule of conduct. A GNOME is a brief, pithy saying that expresses a general truth or moral lesson. Finally, a MOT is a witty saying or remark. All of these terms can be used interchangeably to describe a pithy saying.