| Solution | Length | |
|---|---|---|
| 3 letters | ||
| sap | 3 | |
| 4 letters | ||
| type | 4 | |
| tops | 4 | |
| meat | 4 | |
| quid | 4 | |
| root | 4 | |
| soul | 4 | |
| 5 letters | ||
| prime | 5 | |
| queen | 5 | |
| prize | 5 | |
| cream | 5 | |
| stuff | 5 | |
| 6 letters | ||
| select | 6 | |
| spirit | 6 | |
| 7 letters | ||
| epitome | 7 | |
| 8 letters | ||
| quiddity | 8 | |
| ultimate | 8 | |
| 9 letters | ||
| substance | 9 | |
| prototype | 9 | |
| archetype | 9 | |
| principle | 9 | |
| 10 letters | ||
| refinement | 10 | |
| apotheosis | 10 | |
| 11 letters | ||
| SUPERLATIVE | 11 | |
| 12 letters | ||
| PURIFICATION | 12 | |
| 14 letters | ||
| quintessential | 14 | |
| 17 letters | ||
| salt of the earth | 17 | |