The term 'SMALL CIGAR' can be broken down into two crossword solutions: CIGARILLO (9 letters) and CHEROOT (7 letters). CIGARILLO is a thin, small cigar that is usually shorter and narrower than a regular cigar. It is often flavored and made with a wrapper of homogenized tobacco. CHEROOT is a type of cigar that is made from a single piece of tobacco leaf that is twisted at one end and open at the other. It is usually smoked without a filter and is popular in some parts of the world.