| Solution | Length | |
|---|---|---|
| 3 letters | ||
| lag | 3 | |
| 4 letters | ||
| wait | 4 | |
| wane | 4 | |
| stop | 4 | |
| stay | 4 | |
| 5 letters | ||
| letup | 5 | |
| slump | 5 | |
| 6 letters | ||
| upturn | 6 | |
| tie-up | 6 | |
| saving | 6 | |
| strike | 6 | |
| revolt | 6 | |
| 7 letters | ||
| WALKOUT | 7 | |
| turnout | 7 | |
| slow up | 7 | |
| sparing | 7 | |
| respite | 7 | |
| retreat | 7 | |
| setback | 7 | |
| 8 letters | ||
| SLOWNESS | 8 | |
| recovery | 8 | |
| red tape | 8 | |
| SKIMPING | 8 | |
| time-lag | 8 | |
| reprieve | 8 | |
| stoppage | 8 | |
| 9 letters | ||
| scrimping | 9 | |
| recession | 9 | |
| remission | 9 | |
| 10 letters | ||
| prosperity | 10 | |
| decelerate | 10 | |
| suspension | 10 | |
| SUBSIDENCE | 10 | |
| SLACKENING | 10 | |
| 11 letters | ||
| RETARDATION | 11 | |
| 12 letters | ||
| retrenchment | 12 | |
| slowing down | 12 | |
| 13 letters | ||
| work stoppage | 13 | |
| 15 letters | ||
| sit-down-strike | 15 | |