| Solution | Length | |
|---|---|---|
| 4 letters | ||
| mean | 4 | |
| EVEN | 4 | |
| ripe | 4 | |
| 5 letters | ||
| surly | 5 | |
| testy | 5 | |
| nasty | 5 | |
| proof | 5 | |
| 6 letters | ||
| shirty | 6 | |
| stable | 6 | |
| cranky | 6 | |
| ornery | 6 | |
| THRAWN | 6 | |
| 7 letters | ||
| subdued | 7 | |
| quelled | 7 | |
| 8 letters | ||
| annealed | 8 | |
| seasoned | 8 | |
| softened | 8 | |
| moderate | 8 | |
| 9 letters | ||
| qualified | 9 | |
| toughened | 9 | |
| 10 letters | ||
| restricted | 10 | |
| restrained | 10 | |