| Solution | Length | |
|---|---|---|
| 4 letters | ||
| snag | 4 | |
| stop | 4 | |
| stay | 4 | |
| wait | 4 | |
| prop | 4 | |
| 5 letters | ||
| usury | 5 | |
| delay | 5 | |
| heist | 5 | |
| 6 letters | ||
| tie-up | 6 | |
| 7 letters | ||
| respite | 7 | |
| robbery | 7 | |
| bankjob | 7 | |
| squeeze | 7 | |
| setback | 7 | |
| slow up | 7 | |
| stickup | 7 | |
| 8 letters | ||
| stoppage | 8 | |
| time-lag | 8 | |
| red tape | 8 | |
| reprieve | 8 | |
| SLOWNESS | 8 | |
| slowdown | 8 | |
| 9 letters | ||
| stricture | 9 | |
| surcharge | 9 | |
| restraint | 9 | |
| 10 letters | ||
| suspension | 10 | |
| REPRESSION | 10 | |
| bottleneck | 10 | |
| SLACKENING | 10 | |
| resistance | 10 | |
| 11 letters | ||
| RESTRICTION | 11 | |
| RETARDATION | 11 | |
| SUPPRESSION | 11 | |
| 12 letters | ||
| stranglehold | 12 | |
| slowing down | 12 | |