Perhaps you should try some spelling variations:
awash » wash, akash
arash » crash, brash, trash
smash » slash
spath » spat, xpath, spate
swept » sweet
span » spin
-plate* » -plates*, -place*

You may be able to get more results by adjusting your search query.

• If you are trying to use Boolean operators, they must be ALL CAPS: (((awash OR arash) OR smash) OR (spath OR (swept OR span)))-plate*.
• The words AND, OR and NOT may confuse the search; try adding quotes: "(((awash OR arash) or smash) or (spath or (swept or span)))-plate*".