| Solution | Length | |
|---|---|---|
| 3 letters | ||
| rut | 3 | |
| run | 3 | |
| 4 letters | ||
| wait | 4 | |
| beer | 4 | |
| stay | 4 | |
| stop | 4 | |
| drew | 4 | |
| 5 letters | ||
| tamps | 5 | |
| track | 5 | |
| round | 5 | |
| types | 5 | |
| typed | 5 | |
| 6 letters | ||
| typing | 6 | |
| tie-up | 6 | |
| hassle | 6 | |
| 7 letters | ||
| routine | 7 | |
| respite | 7 | |
| slow up | 7 | |
| 8 letters | ||
| reprieve | 8 | |
| SLOWNESS | 8 | |
| stoppage | 8 | |
| time-lag | 8 | |
| slowdown | 8 | |
| 9 letters | ||
| treadmill | 9 | |
| 10 letters | ||
| suspension | 10 | |
| 11 letters | ||
| RETARDATION | 11 | |
| BUREAUCRACY | 11 | |
| 13 letters | ||
| squirrel-cage | 13 | |