| Solution | Length | |
|---|---|---|
| 4 letters | ||
| stay | 4 | |
| thaw | 4 | |
| ruth | 4 | |
| wait | 4 | |
| stop | 4 | |
| 5 letters | ||
| spare | 5 | |
| purge | 5 | |
| relax | 5 | |
| 6 letters | ||
| tie-up | 6 | |
| letoff | 6 | |
| relief | 6 | |
| shrift | 6 | |
| relent | 6 | |
| remove | 6 | |
| 7 letters | ||
| suspend | 7 | |
| purging | 7 | |
| sparing | 7 | |
| respite | 7 | |
| removal | 7 | |
| annuity | 7 | |
| amnesty | 7 | |
| slow up | 7 | |
| release | 7 | |
| quarter | 7 | |
| 8 letters | ||
| SLOWNESS | 8 | |
| time-lag | 8 | |
| surcease | 8 | |
| sympathy | 8 | |
| red tape | 8 | |
| slowdown | 8 | |
| stoppage | 8 | |
| 9 letters | ||
| PURGATION | 9 | |
| remission | 9 | |
| SELF-PITY | 9 | |
| 10 letters | ||
| suspension | 10 | |
| REDEMPTION | 10 | |
| 11 letters | ||
| RETARDATION | 11 | |
| 15 letters | ||
| stayofexecution | 15 | |