The term 'spare change' refers to the small amount of money that is left over after making a purchase. It usually consists of COINS, such as pennies, nickels, dimes, and quarters. The crossword solutions for this term are TIRE (4 letters) and COINS (5 letters). A TIRE is an essential part of a vehicle, and it is often necessary to have spare change on hand in order to pay for a new TIRE if the old one needs to be replaced. COINS are also necessary for making small purchases, such as buying a snack or paying for parking.