| Solution | Length | |
|---|---|---|
| 3 letters | ||
| set | 3 | |
| 4 letters | ||
| prop | 4 | |
| stay | 4 | |
| rest | 4 | |
| 5 letters | ||
| tense | 5 | |
| brace | 5 | |
| stick | 5 | |
| stave | 5 | |
| spine | 5 | |
| staff | 5 | |
| 6 letters | ||
| harden | 6 | |
| shroud | 6 | |
| starch | 6 | |
| baleen | 6 | |
| 7 letters | ||
| rigging | 7 | |
| support | 7 | |
| 8 letters | ||
| turn-off | 8 | |
| shoulder | 8 | |
| upholder | 8 | |
| 9 letters | ||
| supporter | 9 | |
| undergird | 9 | |
| sustainer | 9 | |
| 12 letters | ||
| STRENGTHENER | 12 | |
| 13 letters | ||
| resting place | 13 | |
| walking stick | 13 | |
| reinforcement | 13 | |