The term 'worthless thing' can be represented by five different crossword solutions: TRIPE (5 letters), sou (3 letters), tinker's dam (10 letters), CONTINENTAL (11 letters), and tinker's damn (11 letters). TRIPE is a type of edible offal made from the stomachs of various animals, and is considered to be of low quality. Sou is an old French word for a small coin of little value. Tinker's dam is a phrase used to describe something of no value or worth. CONTINENTAL is a term used to describe something that is not of British origin, and is often used to refer to something of low quality. Finally, tinker's damn is a phrase used to express frustration or annoyance at something of no value.