| Solution | Length | |
|---|---|---|
| 3 letters | ||
| sap | 3 | |
| 4 letters | ||
| pulp | 4 | |
| quid | 4 | |
| icet | 4 | |
| pith | 4 | |
| gist | 4 | |
| acme | 4 | |
| soul | 4 | |
| root | 4 | |
| life | 4 | |
| 5 letters | ||
| tripe | 5 | |
| cream | 5 | |
| stuff | 5 | |
| spunk | 5 | |
| 6 letters | ||
| tongue | 6 | |
| kernel | 6 | |
| spirit | 6 | |
| 7 letters | ||
| stomach | 7 | |
| essence | 7 | |
| 8 letters | ||
| quiddity | 8 | |
| 9 letters | ||
| substance | 9 | |
| umbilicus | 9 | |
| principle | 9 | |
| 10 letters | ||
| sweetbread | 10 | |
| 12 letters | ||
| quintessence | 12 | |
| 14 letters | ||
| quintessential | 14 | |