| Solution | Length | |
|---|---|---|
| 3 letters | ||
| shy | 3 | |
| 5 letters | ||
| quail | 5 | |
| stick | 5 | |
| wince | 5 | |
| yield | 5 | |
| waver | 5 | |
| argue | 5 | |
| sheer | 5 | |
| 6 letters | ||
| haggle | 6 | |
| strain | 6 | |
| recoil | 6 | |
| shrink | 6 | |
| 7 letters | ||
| PURISTS | 7 | |
| pedants | 7 | |
| scruple | 7 | |
| retreat | 7 | |
| stumble | 7 | |
| 8 letters | ||
| stick-at | 8 | |
| seahorse | 8 | |
| 9 letters | ||
| pull-back | 9 | |
| 10 letters | ||
| stand out | 10 | |
| stand pat | 10 | |
| 11 letters | ||
| precipitate | 11 | |
| precipitous | 11 | |
| think twice | 11 | |
| 13 letters | ||
| shilly-shally | 13 | |