| Solution | Length | |
|---|---|---|
| 3 letters | ||
| aft | 3 | |
| 4 letters | ||
| stun | 4 | |
| jolt | 4 | |
| take | 4 | |
| back | 4 | |
| 5 letters | ||
| abaft | 5 | |
| short | 5 | |
| taken | 5 | |
| 6 letters | ||
| sudden | 6 | |
| astern | 6 | |
| inever | 6 | |
| behind | 6 | |
| 7 letters | ||
| startle | 7 | |
| unaware | 7 | |
| astound | 7 | |
| stagger | 7 | |
| 8 letters | ||
| surprise | 8 | |
| suddenly | 8 | |
| unawares | 8 | |
| 9 letters | ||
| BACKWARDS | 9 | |
| REARWARDS | 9 | |