| Solution | Length | |
|---|---|---|
| 3 letters | ||
| hem | 3 | |
| 4 letters | ||
| loop | 4 | |
| ring | 4 | |
| gird | 4 | |
| shut | 4 | |
| girt | 4 | |
| wrap | 4 | |
| wind | 4 | |
| inti | 4 | |
| yard | 4 | |
| 5 letters | ||
| girth | 5 | |
| siege | 5 | |
| round | 5 | |
| orbit | 5 | |
| twine | 5 | |
| beset | 5 | |
| hemin | 5 | |
| wheel | 5 | |
| skirt | 5 | |
| 6 letters | ||
| border | 6 | |
| girdle | 6 | |
| engird | 6 | |
| stable | 6 | |
| spiral | 6 | |
| invest | 6 | |
| 7 letters | ||
| receive | 7 | |
| compass | 7 | |
| revolve | 7 | |
| take up | 7 | |
| take in | 7 | |
| wall-in | 7 | |
| ENVIRON | 7 | |
| closein | 7 | |
| embrace | 7 | |
| shut in | 7 | |
| SHUT UP | 7 | |
| WREATHE | 7 | |
| 8 letters | ||
| surround | 8 | |
| 9 letters | ||
| encompass | 9 | |
| soften up | 9 | |
| 10 letters | ||
| quarantine | 10 | |
| 11 letters | ||
| reckon with | 11 | |
| 12 letters | ||
| circumscribe | 12 | |
| 17 letters | ||
| take into account | 17 | |