Sheer nonsense is an expression used to describe something that is completely ridiculous or absurd. It can be used to describe a situation, an idea, or a statement. The two crossword solutions for this term are TRIPE (5 letters) and TOSH (4 letters). TRIPE is a type of offal, or the edible entrails of an animal, which is often considered to be of low quality. TOSH is a British slang term meaning nonsense or rubbish. Together, these two words provide a vivid description of something that is completely nonsensical.