| Solution | Length | |
|---|---|---|
| 3 letters | ||
| sot | 3 | |
| set | 3 | |
| 4 letters | ||
| avid | 4 | |
| late | 4 | |
| 5 letters | ||
| vital | 5 | |
| fixed | 5 | |
| tough | 5 | |
| 6 letters | ||
| vested | 6 | |
| steady | 6 | |
| stable | 6 | |
| rooted | 6 | |
| 7 letters | ||
| chronic | 7 | |
| settled | 7 | |
| 8 letters | ||
| habitual | 8 | |
| unfading | 8 | |
| well-set | 8 | |
| RECEIVED | 8 | |
| thorough | 8 | |
| 9 letters | ||
| confirmed | 9 | |
| venerable | 9 | |
| ingrained | 9 | |
| unwritten | 9 | |
| steadfast | 9 | |
| incarnate | 9 | |
| true-blue | 9 | |
| REMAINING | 9 | |
| 10 letters | ||
| deepseated | 10 | |
| RECOGNIZED | 10 | |
| understood | 10 | |
| worshipful | 10 | |
| 11 letters | ||
| traditional | 11 | |
| deep-rooted | 11 | |
| 12 letters | ||
| PRESCRIPTIVE | 12 | |
| time-honored | 12 | |
| 13 letters | ||
| well-grounded | 13 | |
| dyedinthewool | 13 | |
| 14 letters | ||
| tried-and-true | 14 | |
| 16 letters | ||
| dyed-in-the-wool | 16 | |
| 17 letters | ||
| relyingoninstinct | 17 | |