| Solution | Length | |
|---|---|---|
| 3 letters | ||
| ten | 3 | |
| 4 letters | ||
| lull | 4 | |
| stop | 4 | |
| stay | 4 | |
| rest | 4 | |
| wait | 4 | |
| 5 letters | ||
| break | 5 | |
| leave | 5 | |
| pause | 5 | |
| purge | 5 | |
| delay | 5 | |
| spell | 5 | |
| truce | 5 | |
| letup | 5 | |
| 6 letters | ||
| pardon | 6 | |
| recess | 6 | |
| relief | 6 | |
| let-up | 6 | |
| tie-up | 6 | |
| repose | 6 | |
| 7 letters | ||
| amnesty | 7 | |
| removal | 7 | |
| purging | 7 | |
| slow up | 7 | |
| release | 7 | |
| 8 letters | ||
| stoppage | 8 | |
| vacation | 8 | |
| time-lag | 8 | |
| stopping | 8 | |
| time out | 8 | |
| surcease | 8 | |
| red tape | 8 | |
| SLOWNESS | 8 | |
| interval | 8 | |
| slowdown | 8 | |
| TIME OFF | 8 | |
| reprieve | 8 | |
| breather | 8 | |
| 9 letters | ||
| remission | 9 | |
| abatement | 9 | |
| PURGATION | 9 | |
| acquittal | 9 | |
| 10 letters | ||
| stand down | 10 | |
| suspension | 10 | |
| 11 letters | ||
| RETARDATION | 11 | |
| quiet spell | 11 | |
| 12 letters | ||
| intermission | 12 | |