| Solution | Length | |
|---|---|---|
| 3 letters | ||
| lag | 3 | |
| 4 letters | ||
| wait | 4 | |
| stay | 4 | |
| stop | 4 | |
| rein | 4 | |
| 6 letters | ||
| tie-up | 6 | |
| 7 letters | ||
| slow up | 7 | |
| respite | 7 | |
| setback | 7 | |
| squeeze | 7 | |
| 8 letters | ||
| time-lag | 8 | |
| red tape | 8 | |
| SLOWNESS | 8 | |
| slowdown | 8 | |
| reprieve | 8 | |
| stoppage | 8 | |
| 9 letters | ||
| rationing | 9 | |
| restraint | 9 | |
| stricture | 9 | |
| 10 letters | ||
| SIMPLICITY | 10 | |
| suspension | 10 | |
| SLACKENING | 10 | |
| PREVENTION | 10 | |
| REPRESSION | 10 | |
| protection | 10 | |
| resistance | 10 | |
| 11 letters | ||
| SUPPRESSION | 11 | |
| RESTRICTION | 11 | |
| prohibition | 11 | |
| 12 letters | ||
| self-control | 12 | |
| stranglehold | 12 | |
| retrenchment | 12 | |
| slowing down | 12 | |
| BACKWARDNESS | 12 | |
| 18 letters | ||
| restraint of trade | 18 | |