| Solution | Length | |
|---|---|---|
| 3 letters | ||
| few | 3 | |
| 4 letters | ||
| slim | 4 | |
| spar | 4 | |
| thin | 4 | |
| lean | 4 | |
| slow | 4 | |
| rare | 4 | |
| 5 letters | ||
| gaffs | 5 | |
| masts | 5 | |
| boxes | 5 | |
| skimp | 5 | |
| scant | 5 | |
| short | 5 | |
| spare | 5 | |
| tight | 5 | |
| 6 letters | ||
| scarce | 6 | |
| meager | 6 | |
| unique | 6 | |
| sailor | 6 | |
| meagre | 6 | |
| spread | 6 | |
| patchy | 6 | |
| scrimp | 6 | |
| spotty | 6 | |
| stingy | 6 | |
| severe | 6 | |
| skimpy | 6 | |
| scanty | 6 | |
| 7 letters | ||
| thinout | 7 | |
| unusual | 7 | |
| sparing | 7 | |
| premium | 7 | |
| scrimpy | 7 | |
| 8 letters | ||
| topmasts | 8 | |
| sporadic | 8 | |
| rarefied | 8 | |
| SKIMPING | 8 | |
| uncommon | 8 | |
| 9 letters | ||
| bowsprits | 9 | |
| scrimping | 9 | |
| SPRINKLED | 9 | |
| scattered | 9 | |
| 10 letters | ||
| straggling | 10 | |
| WIDESPREAD | 10 | |
| innumerous | 10 | |