The term SUFFIX WITH NOVEL can be solved with two crossword solutions: IST (3 letters) and ETTE (4 letters). IST is a suffix derived from the Latin word 'ista' meaning 'that which belongs to'. It is commonly used to denote a person or thing associated with a particular activity, such as a scientist or a violinist. ETTE is a French feminine suffix, derived from the Old French '-ette', which is used to form diminutives of nouns. It is often used to denote a smaller version of something, such as a kitchenette or a cigarette.