| Solution | Length | |
|---|---|---|
| 3 letters | ||
| sly | 3 | |
| 4 letters | ||
| some | 4 | |
| able | 4 | |
| ripe | 4 | |
| deft | 4 | |
| 5 letters | ||
| adept | 5 | |
| slick | 5 | |
| ready | 5 | |
| proud | 5 | |
| quick | 5 | |
| 6 letters | ||
| strict | 6 | |
| strong | 6 | |
| expert | 6 | |
| severe | 6 | |
| adroit | 6 | |
| 7 letters | ||
| stylish | 7 | |
| ripened | 7 | |
| tactful | 7 | |
| refined | 7 | |
| skilful | 7 | |
| supreme | 7 | |
| skilled | 7 | |
| 8 letters | ||
| vigorous | 8 | |
| talented | 8 | |
| virtuoso | 8 | |
| skillful | 8 | |
| 9 letters | ||
| well done | 9 | |
| governing | 9 | |
| 10 letters | ||
| REPRESSIVE | 10 | |
| TYRANNICAL | 10 | |
| PROFICIENT | 10 | |
| 11 letters | ||
| resourceful | 11 | |
| suppressive | 11 | |
| WORKMANLIKE | 11 | |
| 12 letters | ||
| professional | 12 | |
| 13 letters | ||
| statesmanlike | 13 | |
| 14 letters | ||
| quintessential | 14 | |