| Solution | Length | |
|---|---|---|
| 4 letters | ||
| rude | 4 | |
| rash | 4 | |
| sour | 4 | |
| bare | 4 | |
| snap | 4 | |
| curt | 4 | |
| 5 letters | ||
| crisp | 5 | |
| quick | 5 | |
| harsh | 5 | |
| sheer | 5 | |
| sharp | 5 | |
| terse | 5 | |
| rough | 5 | |
| blunt | 5 | |
| swift | 5 | |
| split | 5 | |
| gruff | 5 | |
| brief | 5 | |
| rapid | 5 | |
| surly | 5 | |
| steep | 5 | |
| short | 5 | |
| 6 letters | ||
| sudden | 6 | |
| rugged | 6 | |
| severe | 6 | |
| coarse | 6 | |
| snippy | 6 | |
| craggy | 6 | |
| speedy | 6 | |
| 7 letters | ||
| violent | 7 | |
| rounded | 7 | |
| rushing | 7 | |
| summary | 7 | |
| stickle | 7 | |
| 8 letters | ||
| uncouple | 8 | |
| shut-off | 8 | |
| SNAPPISH | 8 | |
| tactless | 8 | |
| shocking | 8 | |
| vertical | 8 | |
| Pull out | 8 | |
| withdraw | 8 | |
| subtract | 8 | |
| separate | 8 | |
| 9 letters | ||
| Set apart | 9 | |
| SET ASIDE | 9 | |
| startling | 9 | |
| throw-off | 9 | |
| THROW OUT | 9 | |
| pull-back | 9 | |
| segregate | 9 | |
| sequester | 9 | |
| unpointed | 9 | |
| truculent | 9 | |
| 10 letters | ||
| UNFORESEEN | 10 | |
| step aside | 10 | |
| unexpected | 10 | |
| UNGRACIOUS | 10 | |
| surprising | 10 | |
| 11 letters | ||
| stand aside | 11 | |
| stand-aloof | 11 | |
| unpredicted | 11 | |
| stand-apart | 11 | |
| precipitous | 11 | |
| precipitate | 11 | |
| precipitant | 11 | |
| unsharpened | 11 | |
| 12 letters | ||
| UNLOOKED FOR | 12 | |
| 13 letters | ||
| UNANTICIPATED | 13 | |
| UNCEREMONIOUS | 13 | |
| 14 letters | ||
| quick-tempered | 14 | |
| short-tempered | 14 | |