| Solution | Length | |
|---|---|---|
| 3 letters | ||
| bar | 3 | |
| lag | 3 | |
| 4 letters | ||
| snub | 4 | |
| stem | 4 | |
| wait | 4 | |
| slow | 4 | |
| clog | 4 | |
| pull | 4 | |
| stop | 4 | |
| rein | 4 | |
| reef | 4 | |
| stay | 4 | |
| 5 letters | ||
| relax | 5 | |
| brake | 5 | |
| defer | 5 | |
| stunt | 5 | |
| delay | 5 | |
| 6 letters | ||
| tie-up | 6 | |
| hinder | 6 | |
| resist | 6 | |
| impede | 6 | |
| scotch | 6 | |
| 7 letters | ||
| prevent | 7 | |
| pull-in | 7 | |
| slow up | 7 | |
| repress | 7 | |
| slacken | 7 | |
| 8 letters | ||
| suppress | 8 | |
| prohibit | 8 | |
| nervegas | 8 | |
| time-lag | 8 | |
| throttle | 8 | |
| encumber | 8 | |
| straiten | 8 | |
| retrench | 8 | |
| restrain | 8 | |
| Set Back | 8 | |
| withhold | 8 | |
| lengthen | 8 | |
| obstruct | 8 | |
| 10 letters | ||
| suspension | 10 | |
| decelerate | 10 | |
| slow down | 10 | |
| 11 letters | ||
| SUPPRESSION | 11 | |
| 12 letters | ||
| BACKWARDNESS | 12 | |