| Solution | Length | |
|---|---|---|
| 3 letters | ||
| shy | 3 | |
| 4 letters | ||
| veer | 4 | |
| turn | 4 | |
| save | 4 | |
| ward | 4 | |
| whip | 4 | |
| side | 4 | |
| 5 letters | ||
| sidle | 5 | |
| swing | 5 | |
| wheel | 5 | |
| parry | 5 | |
| whirl | 5 | |
| repel | 5 | |
| sheer | 5 | |
| shunt | 5 | |
| 6 letters | ||
| switch | 6 | |
| 7 letters | ||
| prevent | 7 | |
| WARDOFF | 7 | |
| 8 letters | ||
| ward off | 8 | |
| sidestep | 8 | |
| prohibit | 8 | |
| preclude | 8 | |
| STAVEOFF | 8 | |
| rule out | 8 | |
| 9 letters | ||
| turnaside | 9 | |
| turn back | 9 | |
| sidetrack | 9 | |
| stave off | 9 | |
| sheer off | 9 | |
| 10 letters | ||
| turn away | 10 | |
| step aside | 10 | |
| turn aside | 10 | |
| 14 letters | ||
| steer clear of | 14 | |