TINY (5 letters) The term 'small, sizewise' can be described by two crossword solutions: PETITE (6 letters) and TINY (5 letters). PETITE is an adjective used to describe something that is small in size, usually referring to a person's stature. TINY is also an adjective used to describe something that is very small in size, but it can be used to describe any object or thing. Both words are often used interchangeably to describe something that is small in size.