| Solution | Length | |
|---|---|---|
| 3 letters | ||
| awe | 3 | |
| 4 letters | ||
| dire | 4 | |
| grim | 4 | |
| fear | 4 | |
| zeal | 4 | |
| stew | 4 | |
| 5 letters | ||
| bends | 5 | |
| think | 5 | |
| upset | 5 | |
| scare | 5 | |
| angst | 5 | |
| abhor | 5 | |
| 6 letters | ||
| dismal | 6 | |
| horrid | 6 | |
| horror | 6 | |
| pucker | 6 | |
| terror | 6 | |
| spleen | 6 | |
| tedium | 6 | |
| strain | 6 | |
| 7 letters | ||
| waiting | 7 | |
| abysmal | 7 | |
| ghastly | 7 | |
| tension | 7 | |
| trouble | 7 | |
| presume | 7 | |
| 8 letters | ||
| suspense | 8 | |
| terrible | 8 | |
| vexation | 8 | |
| terrific | 8 | |
| stampede | 8 | |
| shocking | 8 | |
| 9 letters | ||
| atrocious | 9 | |
| 10 letters | ||
| uneasiness | 10 | |
| comprehend | 10 | |
| SOLICITUDE | 10 | |
| tremendous | 10 | |
| 11 letters | ||
| trepidation | 11 | |
| unhappiness | 11 | |
| redoubtable | 11 | |
| uncertainty | 11 | |
| 12 letters | ||
| apprehension | 12 | |
| 16 letters | ||
| Take for granted | 16 | |