| Solution | Length | |
|---|---|---|
| 3 letters | ||
| ban | 3 | |
| 4 letters | ||
| halt | 4 | |
| stay | 4 | |
| stop | 4 | |
| wait | 4 | |
| 5 letters | ||
| truce | 5 | |
| delay | 5 | |
| 6 letters | ||
| eastla | 6 | |
| tie-up | 6 | |
| 7 letters | ||
| testban | 7 | |
| respite | 7 | |
| slow up | 7 | |
| 8 letters | ||
| slowdown | 8 | |
| suspense | 8 | |
| SLOWNESS | 8 | |
| time-lag | 8 | |
| red tape | 8 | |
| reprieve | 8 | |
| stoppage | 8 | |
| 10 letters | ||
| write off | 10 | |
| suspension | 10 | |
| 11 letters | ||
| RETARDATION | 11 | |