| Solution | Length | |
|---|---|---|
| 3 letters | ||
| set | 3 | |
| 4 letters | ||
| engs | 4 | |
| vary | 4 | |
| 5 letters | ||
| lingo | 5 | |
| argot | 5 | |
| stint | 5 | |
| stamp | 5 | |
| state | 5 | |
| sever | 5 | |
| major | 5 | |
| scant | 5 | |
| 6 letters | ||
| patois | 6 | |
| pursue | 6 | |
| select | 6 | |
| 7 letters | ||
| majored | 7 | |
| set off | 7 | |
| specify | 7 | |
| qualify | 7 | |
| precise | 7 | |
| signify | 7 | |
| 8 letters | ||
| straiten | 8 | |
| restrain | 8 | |
| separate | 8 | |
| restrict | 8 | |
| register | 8 | |
| 9 letters | ||
| segregate | 9 | |
| Set apart | 9 | |
| stipulate | 9 | |
| spell out | 9 | |
| 11 letters | ||
| SPLIT HAIRS | 11 | |
| 13 letters | ||
| sportswriting | 13 | |
| specialize-in | 13 | |